cut through
To go straight through something to save time, or to deal with a complicated problem in a clear and direct way.
Meanings
To move directly through an area as a shortcut.
"If we cut through the alley, we'll reach the station much faster."
To penetrate or slice through a physical material or substance.
"The laser cut through the metal with remarkable precision."
To deal with or see past something complex, confusing, or obstructive in a clear and direct way.
"Her presentation cut through all the jargon and explained the issue in plain terms."
"We need to cut through the red tape and get this project moving."
— Phrase commonly used in business and political speeches; widely attributed to various UK and US politicians during deregulation debates in the 1980s–1990s.
Very common in both literal and figurative senses. The figurative sense ('cut through the bureaucracy', 'cut through the noise') is very popular in business and political speech. Often suggests efficiency and clarity.
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