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phrasal-verb
cut out waste
полностью устранить ненужные отходы
Meaning
to eliminate unnecessary waste completely
Example
We should **cut out waste** to make our cities more sustainable.
phrasal-verb
cut over
перейти с одной системы на другую
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
завершить что-то раньше, чем планировалось
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
не судить кого-то так строго, как обычно, потому что у них есть проблемы в данный момент
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
критиковать кого-то, чтобы он почувствовал себя менее важным
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
прервать кого-то, пока он говорит
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
перестать общаться или показывать чувства к кому-то
Meaning
to stop communicating or showing feelings to someone
Example
After their argument, she **cut him off emotionally**.
phrasal-verb
cut someone short
перебить кого-то, пока он говорит
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
быть менее критичным или дать кому-то передышку
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
стать независимым от кого-либо или чего-либо
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
хорошо выполнять или соответствовать ожиданиям
Meaning
to perform well or meet expectations
Example
She didn’t **cut the mustard** in her new role.
phrasal-verb
cut through
двигаться быстро через что-то; сделать что-то легче для понимания
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
выделяться на фоне конкурентов; быть замеченным несмотря на отвлекающие факторы
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
удалить бюрократические препятствия или задержки
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
перейти к делу быстро
Meaning
to get to the point quickly
Example
Let’s **cut to the chase** and discuss the main issue.
phrasal-verb
cut up
резать что-то на маленькие кусочки; расстроить кого-то эмоционально
Meaning
to chop something into small pieces; to upset someone emotionally
Example
He **cut up** the vegetables before cooking.
idiom
Cut your losses
Прекратить делать что-то, что больше не приносит прибыли.
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
приобрести начальный опыт в определенной области или работе
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
чрезвычайно жестокая и беспощадная конкуренция
Meaning
extremely intense and ruthless competition
Example
The smartphone market is a **cutthroat competition**.
idiom
cutting corners
делать что-то самым простым или дешевым способом, часто жертвуя качеством
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
самый передовой или инновационный
Meaning
the most advanced or innovative
Example
Our company is working on **cutting edge** AI technology.
idiom
cutting-edge marketing
использование самых современных и передовых маркетинговых методов
Meaning
using the latest and most advanced marketing techniques
Example
Our company invests in **cutting-edge marketing** strategies.
idiom
cutting-edge technology
самая передовая и инновационная доступная технология
Meaning
the most advanced and innovative technology available
Example
Our startup uses **cutting-edge technology** to solve complex problems.