Cut To The Chase
- Cut To The Chase
- How common is this idiom?: This idiom is still widely used in informal conversations, particularly in the context of movies and storytelling, but its usage has declined in recent years, especially among those who prefer more direct and concise language.
- Literal Meaning: To skip unnecessary parts of a conversation or presentation and get to the most interesting or important part.
- Actual Idiomatic Meaning: To get to the point or the most interesting part of a conversation, without wasting time on unnecessary details.
- Can you cut to the chase and tell me what you really want?
- I don't have time for the details, just cut to the chase and give me the summary.
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