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Phrase of the Moment

cut to the chase

1. to get to the point

1. She urged him to skip the details and cut to the chase.

2. I didn't have long to talk so I cut to the chase and asked whether he was still married.

3. Doctor: I'm gonna cut to the chase, Molly. Are you in Paris? Molly: What? Where did that come from?

4. Let’s stop all this chatter and cut to the chase.

5. I like the way you cut to the chase and don’t waste my time.

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