| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Brave outsiders give curt instruction to speak concisely | ||
| *Use few words | Universal | 10 Feb 2023 |
| 'Cut to the chase' | The Chronicle of Higher Education | 26 May 2017 |
| "Cut to the chase" | ||
| "Please don't ramble" | ||
| Don't hog the microphone | ||
| Don't waste words | ||
| Don't waste words |