cut to the chase

cut to the chase (informal)

to talk about or deal with the important parts of a subject and not waste time with things that are not important. I didn't have long to talk to him so I cut to the chase and asked whether he was still married.

See also: chase, cut

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cut to the chase

to say what is important without delay. The engine is the only thing wrong with the car — to cut to the chase, it is loud, really loud.

Etymology: based on the idea that, when describing a movie, the writer can cut (= interrupt) the story and explain the exciting parts, which usually involve a chase

See also: chase, cut