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cut to the chase

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌkʌt tə ðə ˈtʃeɪs/

cut to the chase means: To stop giving extra information and say the main thing directly.

verb

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To stop giving extra information and say the main thing directly.

  • Please cut to the chase.
  • She cut to the chase and asked for a raise.
  • Can we cut to the chase and discuss the price?

Similar words: get to the point

Common phrases: cut to the chase, cut to the chase

Questions about cut to the chase

What does cut to the chase mean?

To stop giving extra information and say the main thing directly.

What is cut to the chase in other languages?

Türkçe: sadede gelmek · Español: ir al grano · Français: aller droit au but · Deutsch: auf den Punkt kommen · Italiano: andare al sodo · 日本語: 本題に入る

How do you pronounce cut to the chase?

It is pronounced /ˌkʌt tə ðə ˈtʃeɪs/.

How do you use cut to the chase in a sentence?

Please cut to the chase. She cut to the chase and asked for a raise.

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