Get to the point, get on with it, as in We don't have time to go into that, so let's cut to the chase. This usage alludes to editing (cutting) film so as to get to the exciting chase scene in a motion picture. [Slang; 1920s]
Cut to the chase
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 | Prem Pratigyaa (1989 Drama Film) |
| Synopsys, Inc. (Public Company) |
| Hip Shakin' Mama (1981 Album by Irma Thomas) |
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