cut to the chase — to get to the point without wasting time; to speak directly about the main issue
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to get to the point without wasting time; to speak directly about the main issue
Pronunciation (IPA): /kʌt tu ðə tʃeɪs/
Korean meaning: 핵심을 바로 말하다, 서론 없이 본론으로 들어가다
Korean pronunciation: 컷 투 더 **체이**스
Example Sentences
- I hate small talk, so let me cut to the chase - will you marry me?
- The CEO cut to the chase during the meeting and announced the layoffs immediately.
- Cut to the chase, doctor - is it serious or just a cold?
cut to the chase
NOUN//kʌt tu ðə tʃeɪs//
to get to the point without wasting time; to speak directly about the main issue
to get to the point without wasting time; to speak directly about the main issue
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Cut to the chase - forget the case, focus on the face!
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Origin
1920년대 할리우드 영화 제작 과정에서 유래된 표현. 영화에서 지루한 대화나 로맨스 장면을 건너뛰고 바로 액션이 넘치는 추격(chase) 장면으로 편집하라는 감독의 지시에서 나왔다.
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“I hate small talk, so let me cut to the chase - will you marry me?”
“The CEO cut to the chase during the meeting and announced the layoffs immediately.”
“Cut to the chase, doctor - is it serious or just a cold?”
“My mom always cuts to the chase when asking about my love life: 'When are you getting married?'”
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