come 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. Antonym: BEAT ABOUT THE BUSH.
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