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.
See also:
  • 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