Idioms:
to cut to the chase
to get to the point quickly, usually something negative, to report something negative without giving it an introduction.
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B is the Boss W is the worker.
- W:- Hello boss, you said you wanted to talk to me about something.
- B:- Yes. Look, I'll cut to the chase. If your assignments are late again I'll fire you.
- W:- Yes, sir. I understand.
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G and B are girlfriend and boyfriend.
- G:- So, where are you taking me on Saturday night for my birthday?
- B:- Saturday, night? Oh, well, erm, Saturday night...yes...
- G:- What's wrong, you haven't forgotten my birthday, have you?
- B:- Well, erm, see, I, I, erm .........
- G:- Cut to the chase, will you!
- B:- I'm really sorry, but I forgot all about Saturday night and I've promised
my Aunt Betty that I would baby-sit her two kids and I can't get out of it.
You can baby-sit with me if you like.
- G:- Huh, typical!
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Company President has convened an important meeting.
- P:- I won't keep you long. I intend to cut to the chase. Our investors have
pulled out and we have to lose 50% of the workforce. Management is working on a restructuring programme and we'll let you know the
outcome by next week.
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Mary telephones Sally to say she can't make their date to go to the cinema.
- S:- Mary! How are you? It's been a lovely day, hasn't it? How are the children?
- M:- Listen Sally, you don't mind if I cut to the chase, do you?
- S:- No, what's wrong?
- M:- It's my father, he's taken very ill. I have to go to the hospital so I won't be able to make it tonight. I'll call you later and let you know what's happening.
- M:- Oh, don't worry. You do what you have to. I hope your father will be alright.
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a-f |
g-l |
m-r |
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cut to the chase |
get cold feet |
make a meal of |
smell a rat |
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face the music |
lose the plot |
pull your socks up |
watch paint dry |
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