English idiom · neutral · spoken & written · BrE & AmE

get straight to the point: meaning and examples

get straight to the point means say the important thing immediately.

Memory hook: Build a clear mental picture from “get straight to the point” and connect it to this meaning: say the important thing immediately.

How to use “get straight to the point”

Common mistake: Treat “get straight to the point” as a fixed expression. Notice its exact word order in the examples.

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This expression belongs to Lesson 10, where you can compare it with other idioms about communication and practise it interactively.

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