Multiple choice softskills communication

Cut to the chase

  1. to beat around the bush

  2. To get to the point

  3. to successfully chase a person

  4. to shoot from point blank range
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B Correct answer
Explanation

'Cut to the chase' means to get to the point without wasting time on preliminaries. It originates from film editing where cutting to the exciting action (chase scene) engages audiences. It's the opposite of beating around the bush and doesn't involve actual chasing or shooting.

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