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Stop messing about and switch to TV quiz? (3,2,3,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cut to the chase

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'stop messing about' is the definition.

'switch to tv quiz?' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'switch' could be 'cut' (cutting is a kind of switching) and 'cut' is located in the answer.
'to' is found in the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'and' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for cut to the chase that I've seen before include "'Stop beating about the bush!'" , "Get to the point" , "Start discussing important matters" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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