Cut to the chase is a phrase that means to get to the point without wasting time. The saying originated from early film studios' silent films. It was a favorite of, and thought to have been coined by, Hal Roach Sr.
To cut to the chase is to get to point or to skip to the important part of something without wasting time on boring or unimportant details. In writing, people often use the phrase as a way to get to the point quickly or to prepare readers for a bold statement.