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[come to the
point] or [get to the point] {v. phr.} To talk about the important thing; reach
the important facts of the matter; reach the central question or fact.
Henry
was giving a lot of history and explanation, but his father asked him to come to
the point.
A good newspaper story must come right to the point and save the
details for later.
Contrast: BEAT ABOUT THE BUSH.
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