He gave a terse reply when asked about the incident.
terse tone
Frequency:
60
%
She used a terse tone while reprimanding her employees.
terse manner
Frequency:
50
%
Despite his terse manner, he was actually quite friendly.
terse language
Frequency:
45
%
His writing style is known for its terse language.
Idiomatic Expressions for terse
Phrase: cut to the chase
Meaning: to get straight to the main point without wasting time
Usage: Let's cut to the chase and discuss the most important issues.