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πΊπΈ English Expressions: Cut to the Chase π¬
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Todayβs expression is βcut to the chase.β
π It means to get to the point and skip unnecessary details.
You use it when you want someone to stop rambling and say what really matters.
Origin:
This phrase comes from early Hollywood films. Movies used to have long, slow build-ups, but audiences wanted to see the exciting chase scenes. To βcut to the chaseβ meant skipping straight to the action. π₯
Examples:
β’ Weβre short on time β letβs cut to the chase. β±οΈ
β’ Iβll cut to the chase: we didnβt get the contract. π
β’ Can you cut to the chase and tell me what you want? π
Figurative daily-life examples:
β’ Enough small talk β cut to the chase. β
β’ He talked for ten minutes before finally cutting to the chase. π
β’ Let me cut to the chase and say yes. βοΈ
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