Communication

go straight to the point

say the main thing immediately

To talk about the most important subject immediately, without giving unnecessary background.

B2 common speech & writing

expression

Hear it in real life

Did the manager give a long introduction?

No, he went straight to the point.

Play the conversation

She went straight to the point and explained why the project was delayed.

The mistake everyone makes

Not: He went directly in the point.

Say: He went straight to the point.

The fixed preposition is to, not in.

Build it

How it fits in a sentence.

go straight to the point; went straight to the point

Your turn: say it out loud

She went straight to the point and explained why the project was delayed.

Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.

go straight to the point

say the main thing immediately

“She went straight to the point and explained why the project was delayed.”

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