English Explanatory Dictionary

get to the point

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To state (something) directly; as opposed to in a long-winded way.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see get, to, the, point.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

get to the point gets to the point getting to the point got to the point gotten to the point

Synonyms

cut to the chase get on with come to the point

Antonyms

beat around the bush
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