cut to the pith (of something)
cut to the pith (of something)
To focus directly on the essential or core matter(s) of a given topic or issue. Her newest book cuts to the pith of what it means to be human. We are looking for a reporter who will cut to the pith, not fluff their articles with unnecessary details or asides.
See also: cut, pith
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- pith
- school of thought
- a school of thought
- great pith and moment
- gear toward
- gear toward (someone or something)
- a good job/thing too
- and a good job, too
- and a good thing, too
- dead horse