How to Pronounce "cut to the chase"
expression
KUHT tuh THUH CHAYS
KUT too THUH CHAYS
Definition
To skip unnecessary details and get straight to the most important part of a conversation or story.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkət/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtʃeɪs
British English
kˈʌt/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /tʃˈeɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHT tuh THUH CHAYS
UK
KUT too THUH CHAYS
Listen in Context
Let's cut to the chase—what do you need from me?
Please cut to the chase and tell us your main idea.
Can you cut to the chase and explain what happened?
I don't have all day, so let's cut to the chase.