We need to cut through the noise and focus on the main goal.
cut through
idiomTo dispense with or quickly deal with (an issue that is seen as an obstruction or waste of time).
The manager decided to cut through the long list of excuses and ask for a clear plan.
By choosing to cut through the complex legal jargon, the lawyer explained the core issue in a way that everyone could finally understand.
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clear cut
Straightforward, obvious, simple, or basic.
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cut a dash
To make a display of oneself; to give a conspicuous impression.
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cut a deal
To reach a negotiated agreement.
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cut a figure
To present an image; to make an impression.
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cut a rug
To dance, especially in a vigorous manner and in one of the dance styles of the first half of the twentieth century.
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cut a swath
Alternative form of cut a wide swath.
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cut a wide swath
To behave in an expansive, flagrantly showy, or pushy manner, especially in public venues; to exert sweeping influence.
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cut about
To go around (move from person to person).
Last updated April 17, 2026