cut to the chase

(idiom) get to the most important point

Example Sentences:

Boss: I have some bad news everyone. Let me first say that you are all great employees, and I love you all.
Employees: Thanks, boss!
Boss: Let me cut to the chase. You’re all fired.
Employees: Thanks, boss!

Father: Son, your mother and I love you very much, and we want you to know that we’ll always take care of you. But, let me cut to the chase. We’re getting a divorce.
Son: Oh.

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Similar idioms:

1. get to the point
2. like father, like son
3. cut corners
4. make the cut
5. cut out for something
6. cut one’s teeth
7. cut class
8. blue in the face
9. cut back on
10. cut off one’s nose to spite one’s face
11. mouth off
12. cut it
13. give someone the go ahead
14. plan B
15. get along like a house on fire