cut to the chase

Idioms and Phrases

Get to the point, get on with it, as in We don't have time to go into that, so let's cut to the chase . This usage alludes to editing (cutting) film so as to get to the exciting chase scene in a motion picture. [ Slang ; 1920s]

Example Sentences

Sensing where things were headed, I cut to the chase.

From Los Angeles Times

I’ll cut to the chase: Politicians from all walks of life denigrate journalists.

From Salon

To cut to the chase for how long you should leave it, Dr Bloomfield says "a sensible amount would be at least once a week".

From BBC

I’ll cut to the chase: I nailed the move, which is how it came to be known as the Biles.

From Literature

Apparently Kelton’s patience has also run out, because he’s the one who cuts to the chase.

From Literature