come/get to the point

come to the point

To reach the most important or crucial part of something. OK, I have to leave soon, so please come to the point of your story.See also: come, point

get to the point

To reach the most important or crucial part of something. OK, I have to leave soon, so please get to the point of your story.See also: get, point

get to the point (of something)

Fig. to arrive at a discussion or explanation of the purpose of something. Please get to the point of all this. Will you kindly get to the point?See also: get, point

come/get (straight) to the ˈpoint

talk about the most important problem, matter, etc. immediately rather than have a general conversation first: Stop avoiding the issue and come to the point! ♢ Let me get straight to the point. I don’t think you’ll pass this exam unless you work harder.See also: come, get, point