idiom
Get to the point
GET tuh thuh POYNT
/ɡɛt tə ðə pɔɪnt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
gettothepoint
Dictionary meaning
To state the most important part of what you want to say directly and without unnecessary preamble or digression.
Examples
- The presentation was long-winded; the audience wished the speaker would just get to the point.
- Could you please get to the point? We only have five minutes.
Synonyms: cut to the chase, come to the point, be direct
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