Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Cut straight to the chase

Options:

Allow to introduce an unimportant part

Avoid unnecessary introduction and go to the more important part

Avoid the most important part of text

Disallow important introduction and go to the least important part

Correct Answer:

Avoid unnecessary introduction and go to the more important part

Explanation:

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "cut straight to the chase" is >Avoid unnecessary introduction and go to the more important part.<

This idiom means to get to the point quickly and without wasting time. It is often used when someone is talking about something that is not very important or when someone is trying to get someone else's attention.

The other options are not correct.

  • Allow to introduce an unimportant part does not mean cut straight to the chase.
  • Avoid the most important part of text does not mean cut straight to the chase.
  • Disallow important introduction and go to the least important part does not mean cut straight to the chase.