Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
cut someone some slack
Meaning
to be less critical or give someone a break
Example
You should **cut him some slack**—he’s having a tough day.
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cut the cord
Meaning
to become independent from someone or something
Example
It’s time for you to **cut the cord** and live on your own.
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cut the mustard
Meaning
to perform well or meet expectations
Example
She didn’t **cut the mustard** in her new role.
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cut through the noise
Meaning
to stand out from the competition; to be noticed despite distractions
Example
Our campaign needs to **cut through the noise** and grab people’s attention.
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cut through the red tape
Meaning
to remove bureaucratic obstacles or delays
Example
The new policy helps **cut through the red tape** and speed up approvals.
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cut to the chase
Meaning
to get to the point quickly
Example
Let’s **cut to the chase** and discuss the main issue.
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Cut your losses
Meaning
To stop doing something that is no longer profitable.
Example
It’s better to **cut your losses** and move on.
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cut your teeth
Meaning
to gain initial experience in a particular area or job
Example
He **cut his teeth** in the banking industry before starting his own firm.
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cutthroat competition
Meaning
extremely intense and ruthless competition
Example
The smartphone market is a **cutthroat competition**.
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cutting corners
Meaning
to do something in the easiest or cheapest way, often sacrificing quality
Example
They finished early by **cutting corners**, but the result was poor.
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cutting edge
Meaning
the most advanced or innovative
Example
Our company is working on **cutting edge** AI technology.
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cutting-edge marketing
Meaning
using the latest and most advanced marketing techniques
Example
Our company invests in **cutting-edge marketing** strategies.
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cutting-edge technology
Meaning
the most advanced and innovative technology available
Example
Our startup uses **cutting-edge technology** to solve complex problems.