English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "so let's skip the small talk" Mean?
Learn what "so let's skip the small talk" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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so let's skip the small talk.
It means the speaker wants to get to the point and avoid casual conversation.
From The Ceo, Episode 6
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker wants to start directly instead of making small talk.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to be direct in a meeting, confrontation, or serious talk. It can sound rude if the other person expected a friendly chat.
Better ways to say it
1
Let's skip the small talk.
2
Can we skip the small talk?
3
Let's get straight to it.
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