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idiom
cut above the rest
ser mejor que los demás
Meaning
to be better than others
Example
His presentation was **a cut above the rest**.
phrasal-verb
cut across
afectar múltiples áreas o grupos a la vez
Meaning
to affect multiple areas or groups at once
Example
Climate change **cuts across** every sector of society.
phrasal-verb
cut across borders
ir más allá de las fronteras nacionales o diferencias
Meaning
to go beyond national boundaries or differences
Example
Cultural exchange programs **cut across borders** and bring people together.
phrasal-verb
cut across inequalities
afectar o involucrar a personas de todos los niveles sociales y económicos
Meaning
to affect or involve people of all social and economic levels
Example
Climate change issues **cut across inequalities** and impact everyone.
idiom
cut and dry
claro y directo; sin lugar a confusión
Meaning
clear and straightforward; no room for confusion
Example
The decision wasn’t as **cut and dry** as they expected.
idiom
cut and paste
copiar algo con pocos cambios
Meaning
to copy something with little change
Example
You can't just **cut and paste** ideas from others.
idiom
cut and paste solution
una solución fácil o no original; un enfoque copiado
Meaning
an easy or unoriginal fix; a copied approach
Example
That’s just a **cut and paste solution**, not a real fix.
phrasal-verb
cut away
eliminar parte de algo con una herramienta o cuchillo
Meaning
to remove part of something with a tool or knife
Example
The doctor **cut away** the damaged tissue.
phrasal-verb
cut away from
eliminar o evitar partes o hábitos no saludables
Meaning
to remove or avoid unhealthy parts or habits
Example
Try to **cut away from** processed foods for a healthier diet.
phrasal-verb
cut back
reducir la cantidad de tiempo o esfuerzo dedicado al trabajo
Meaning
to reduce the amount of time or effort spent on work
Example
She decided to **cut back** her working hours to spend more time with family.
phrasal-verb
cut back emissions
reducir la cantidad de contaminación producida
Meaning
to reduce the amount of pollution produced
Example
Our office **cuts back emissions** by switching to public transport incentives.
phrasal-verb
cut back from
reducir la participación o dependencia de algo perjudicial
Meaning
to reduce involvement or dependency on something harmful
Example
We should **cut back from** non-renewable energy sources.
idiom
cut back on
reducir la cantidad de algo
Meaning
to reduce the amount of something
Example
We’re trying to **cut back on** eating out during the week.
phrasal-verb
cut back on costs
reducir gastos o despesas
Meaning
to reduce spending or expenses
Example
We need to **cut back on costs** to improve our profit margins.
phrasal-verb
cut back on expenses
gastar menos dinero; reducir los costos
Meaning
to spend less money; to reduce costs
Example
During tough times, companies often **cut back on expenses**.
phrasal-verb
cut back on exports
reducir las exportaciones
Meaning
to reduce the amount of goods sold to other countries
Example
Due to rising costs, the company decided to **cut back on exports** this year.
phrasal-verb
cut back on imports
reducir la cantidad de bienes comprados desde el extranjero
Meaning
to reduce the amount of goods bought from abroad
Example
The country decided to **cut back on imports** to improve its trade balance.
phrasal-verb
cut back on laziness
reducir tu tendencia a evitar el esfuerzo o el trabajo
Meaning
to reduce your tendency to avoid effort or work
Example
To be disciplined, you need to **cut back on laziness**.
phrasal-verb
cut back on mistakes
reducir la cantidad de errores que cometes
Meaning
to reduce the number of errors you make
Example
To grow professionally, try to **cut back on mistakes**.
phrasal-verb
cut back on spending
reducir la cantidad de dinero gastado en algo
Meaning
to reduce the amount of money spent on something
Example
To control inflation, the government decided to **cut back on spending**.
idiom
cut both ways
tener efectos tanto positivos como negativos
Meaning
to have both positive and negative effects
Example
Working from home **cuts both ways** – you save time but lose social interaction.
idiom
Cut class
Faltar a clase sin permiso
Meaning
To skip a class without permission
Example
He **cut class** to watch a movie.
idiom
cut corners
hacer algo de la manera más fácil o barata
Meaning
to do something in the easiest or cheapest way
Example
They **cut corners** to finish the project faster.
phrasal-verb
cut down
comer o usar menos de algo
Meaning
to eat or use less of something
Example
He’s trying to **cut down** his sugar intake.