Expression Cards
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phrasal-verb
cut out waste
Meaning
to eliminate unnecessary waste completely
Example
We should **cut out waste** to make our cities more sustainable.
phrasal-verb
cut over
Meaning
to switch from an old system to a new one
Example
We plan to **cut over** to the new cloud platform this weekend.
phrasal-verb
cut short
Meaning
to end something earlier than planned
Example
We had to **cut short** the meeting due to a technical issue.
idiom
cut somebody some slack
Meaning
to not judge someone as severely as you usually would because they are having problems at the present time
Example
He's been under a lot of stress lately, so let's **cut him some slack**.
idiom
cut someone down to size
Meaning
to criticize someone to make them feel less important
Example
The manager **cut him down to size** after he bragged too much.
phrasal-verb
cut someone off
Meaning
to interrupt someone while they are speaking
Example
She kept **cutting me off** whenever I tried to explain.
phrasal-verb
cut someone off emotionally
Meaning
to stop communicating or showing feelings to someone
Example
After their argument, she **cut him off emotionally**.
phrasal-verb
cut someone short
Meaning
to interrupt someone while they are speaking
Example
She tried to explain her point, but he **cut her short** halfway through.
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.
idiom
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.
idiom
cut the mustard
Meaning
to perform well or meet expectations
Example
She didn’t **cut the mustard** in her new role.
phrasal-verb
cut through
Meaning
to move quickly through something; to make something easier to understand
Example
The boat **cut through** the calm water easily.
idiom
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.
idiom
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.
idiom
cut to the chase
Meaning
to get to the point quickly
Example
Let’s **cut to the chase** and discuss the main issue.
phrasal-verb
cut up
Meaning
to chop something into small pieces; to upset someone emotionally
Example
He **cut up** the vegetables before cooking.
idiom
Cut your losses
Meaning
To stop doing something that is no longer profitable.
Example
It’s better to **cut your losses** and move on.
idiom
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.
idiom
cutthroat competition
Meaning
extremely intense and ruthless competition
Example
The smartphone market is a **cutthroat competition**.
idiom
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.
idiom
cutting edge
Meaning
the most advanced or innovative
Example
Our company is working on **cutting edge** AI technology.
idiom
cutting-edge marketing
Meaning
using the latest and most advanced marketing techniques
Example
Our company invests in **cutting-edge marketing** strategies.
idiom
cutting-edge technology
Meaning
the most advanced and innovative technology available
Example
Our startup uses **cutting-edge technology** to solve complex problems.