Fast forward to...

Meaning

Used to skip ahead in a narrative.

Examples

• John: 'The first few months were difficult...'<br>
• Alice: '<b>Fast forward to</b> a year later, and we had successfully launched the product.'
• John: '<b>Fast forward to</b> the contract signing, and we all shook hands on a mutually beneficial agreement.'
• Alice: 'The initial negotiations were tense...'<br>