English / idiom
Cut to the Chase
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To get directly to the point without wasting time on introductory or irrelevant details
In context
01
We have very little time left in this mediation session, so let us cut to the chase.
02
The arbitrator asked both sides to cut to the chase and present their primary terms.
Synonyms
get to the point,get down to brass tacks,focus on essentials
Antonyms
beat around the bush,waffle,prevaricate
Collocations
let us cut to the chase,urge someone to cut to the chase