cut the (crap|shit)
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used to tell a person to stop talking about unimportant or incorrect things
The idiom "cut the crap" is a direct and informal expression that urges someone to be honest and straightforward, especially when they are avoiding the truth or engaging in deceptive or irrelevant talk. While the exact historical origin of the phrase is not precisely documented, it likely emerged naturally as a way for individuals to encourage straightforwardness and honesty in communication.
- Cut the crap and tell me what really happened.
- I don't have time for your excuses; just cut the crap and tell me the truth.
- When the salesman kept giving vague answers, the customer said, "Cut the shit and give me the facts.
- Quit trying to impress us with your stories; it's time to cut the crap and get to the point.
- She knew he was avoiding the issue, so she firmly told him, "Cut the shit, and let's talk honestly."