get to the point · stop wasting time
Feeling like a meeting is going nowhere, or someone is taking forever to explain something simple? 🤯 'Cut to the chase' is your go-to! It's a polite, yet firm, way to signal, "Let's focus on what truly matters!" 🎯 After all, time is money, right? 💰✨
💡 **Quick Fact!** This idiom originates from early filmmaking. 🎥 Editors would 'cut' out unnecessary scenes and quickly 'chase' after the main action! In today's business world, it means skipping the fluff and getting straight to the core issue. Remember to use it respectfully; it can sound a bit abrupt if not delivered with care! 😉
When would you most appropriately use 'cut to the chase'? A. 🥳 When you are telling a long, detailed story to entertain friends at a casual gathering. B. 🤝 When you are greeting a new client for the first time and want to build rapport. C. 🗣️ When a colleague is presenting too many background details, and you need to get to the main decision point quickly.