Cut to the chase

Pro Tip 1/3

Conversation Starter

Use to indicate that you prefer to skip unnecessary details and start discussing the main topic.

We've all read the report, so let's cut to the chase: what's our strategy?

Pro Tip 2/3

Impatience Expression

Shows that you want information without delay, often because you're in a hurry or impatient.

I don't have all day, so can we cut to the chase?

Pro Tip 3/3

Informal Situations

Best used in casual conversations, less appropriate in formal documents or speeches.

In casual meetings, it's fine to say 'cut to the chase', but avoid it in formal reports.