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   Tutor Why is saying cut the chase incorrect?
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   Tutor Listen to this example.
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   Tutor Our client wrote an email saying: please cut
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   Tutor That sentence sounds strange because a small word
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   Tutor Which word is missing from the phrase cut the
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   Tutor chase?
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   Tutor The word to is correct because cut to
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    Tutor the chase is a fixed phrase requiring both to
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    Tutor and the.
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    Tutor Remember to say cut to the chase every time.
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    Tutor Have you ever made this grammar mistake?
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1. السؤال 1 استمع إلى السطر مرة أخرى

   Which word is missing from the phrase cut the chase?

   A The word to B The word for
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2. السؤال 2

   What does a speaker achieve when they choose to cut to the chase?

   A They leave out extra background details to focus on the primary issue. B They speak at double speed so that the meeting ends early. C They cut off the power supply before chasing an intruder outside.
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3. السؤال 3

   Which sentence preserves the required grammatical structure of the expression?

   A We should cut the chase and sign the apartment lease today. B She cutted to the chase when she saw the overdue utility notice. C I will cut to the chase: our electricity bill must be paid before noon.
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4. السؤال 4

   Which situation correctly calls for 'cut corners' rather than 'cut to the chase'?

   A A homeowner skips installing proper insulation to save money on construction costs. B A presenter skips their personal introduction to explain the quarterly sales target. C A doctor asks a patient to summarize their main symptom in one clear sentence.
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