Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Cut to the chase

What does it mean?

To get to the main point without wasting time.

Is it positive or negative?

Neutral.

When do you use it?

Use it in meetings or conversations when you want the key point.

Examples

Example 1: Can we cut to the chase and decide?

Example 2: He cut to the chase and told us the price.

Question for you

When do you want people to cut to the chase?

Are you looking for English speaking practice online?

Cut to the chase is handy in meetings and emails. I help you sound direct but polite in online English lessons with a British native speaker. For another shortener, see long story short. Find out more here.