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Cut to the Chase (Origin)
What Is the Origin of the Saying "Cut to the Chase"?
The term "cut to the chase" means to leave out all the unnecessary details and get to the point.Table of Contents
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Examples of Use:
- Let's cut to the chase and get straight to the main point of the discussion.
- Instead of going through all the details, let's cut to the chase and focus on the most important aspects.
- We've discussed various options, but now it's time to cut to the chase and make a decision.
- Enough beating around the bush; let's cut to the chase and address the issue at hand.
- The meeting is running behind schedule, so let's cut to the chase and cover the key points quickly.
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