come to the point

come to the point или get to the point  {v. phr.}

Говорить о важном; добираться до важных фактов дела; достигать центрального вопроса или факта.

Henry was giving a lot of history and explanation, but his father asked him to come to the point.

A good newspaper story must come right to the point and save the details for later.

Прот.: BEAT ABOUT THE BUSH.