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cut red tapeTo reduce bureaucracy.Rate it:
cut shortInterrupt and curtail before the planned end time.Rate it:
cut shortMake shorter by cutting.Rate it:
cut somebody some slackTo be patient or lenient with somebody; to relax standards or expectations.Rate it:
cut someone looseTo let someone go from something, such as a position, relationship, or obligation.Rate it:
cut swathesThis term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}.Rate it:
cut the cheeseTo flatulate.Rate it:
cut the crapto stop talking about irrelevant things.Rate it:
cut the crapto stop lying.Rate it:
cut the lineThe willful entering of a queue of persons or vehicles waiting, for a service, anywhere other than the rear -usually to the objection of those already assembledRate it:
cut the mustardTo suffice; to be good or effective enough.Rate it:
cut the mustardan assessment or opinion as to one's ability to meet the requirements of the challenge, job, or situation at hand.Rate it:
Cut the MustardTo comply with the requirements or handle a job in a perfect mannerRate it:
cut the umbilical cordTo end a child's over-dependence on or over-attachment to their parents.Rate it:
cut throughUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see cut,‎ through.Rate it:
cut throughto deal with an issue quicklyRate it:
cut throughto take a shortcut throughRate it:
cut to piecesTo cut, chop, slice etc. so as to form smaller pieces.Rate it:
cut to piecesTo utterly defeat or overwhelm.Rate it:
cut to the chaseTo get to the point; to get on with it; to state something directly.Rate it:
Cut to the ChaseTo avoid procrastination or distractions and get to the point.Rate it:
cut to the quickUsed other than as an idiom: see cut, quick.Rate it:
cut to the quickTo hurt a person deeply, especially emotionally.Rate it:
cut to the quickTo get to the most essential idea or point.Rate it:
Cut to the QuickTo hurt someone in a grave manner; to act cold or unkindRate it:
cut upTo cut into smaller pieces.Rate it:
cut upTo aggressively move in front of another vehicle.Rate it:
cut upTo be upset.Rate it:
cut upTo behave like a clown.Rate it:
cut updistress greatlyRate it:
cut upwasn't a success and just was a mistake.Rate it:
Cut Your Eyeteeth on SomethingTo become sensible at a young age; to have experienceRate it:
cut-and-thrustA vehement argument.Rate it:
cute as a bug's earVery cute.Rate it:
cute as a buttonVery cute.Rate it:
cutie pieA cute person.Rate it:
cutie pieA small hand-held radiation meter.Rate it:
cutting edgeThe forefront, or position of greatest advancement in some field.Rate it:
cutting edgeThe sharp edge of the blade of a knife.Rate it:
Cutting EdgeAn important position or development in the field of science or technologyRate it:

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