curiosity killed the cat »
One should not be curious about things that can be dangerous.
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cut a rug »
To dance, especially in a vigorous manner and in one of the dance styles of the first half of the twentieth century.
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cut a swath »
Variant form of cut a wide swath.
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cut a wide swath »
To behave in an expansive, flagrantly showy, or pushy manner, especially in public venues; to exert sweeping influence.
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cut a wide swath »
To clear a broad track through a grassland, woodland, geographical region, or other area, either by natural means or by human action.
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cut and dried »
Simple, straightforward, clear, or certain.
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cut corners »
To do a less than thorough or complete job; to do something poorly or take short cuts.
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cut down »
To bring down by cutting.
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cut down »
To insult, to belittle.
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cut down »
To reduce the amount of something.
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cut in »
To intrude or interrupt.
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cut in »
Especially, to dance with someone who is already dancing by replacing his or her partner.
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cut in »
When painting, to paint edges, corners, or trim in preparation for rolling larger areas.
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cut it »
To suffice; to be effective or successful.
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cut it close »
To judge or finish something close to its limit.
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