English in a Minute: Cut to the Chase

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If you have ever heard American English, you might have heard this: cut to the chase.

What does this mean?

A: Stop with all the details and cut to the chase. What university are you attending in the fall?

B: I am going to Syracuse!

A: That's great! congratulations!

"Cut to the chase" means to say what is important without delay just get to the point. It's like saying, I want only the important information,NOW!

This phrase started in hollywood,when silent movie directors said "Cut to the chase," usually after a romantic scene.

Now,when you use "Cut to the chase," you can say it with happy or an angry voice, depending on your mood.

And that's English in a Minute.