to get straight to the point; to cut to the chase
Used to preface a direct statement of the outcome or conclusion, skipping details. Often used in conversation or informal writing.
To get straight to the point, the project was a success.
To cut to the chase, he failed the exam.
A fixed expression composed of 結果 (result), から (from), 言う (say), and と (conditional/quotative). The exact origin is uncertain, but it follows a common pattern for prefacing a direct statement.