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cut down to size
reduce someone's arrogance or power.
cut from the same cloth
similar in character or style
cut in
to interrupt a conversation or situation
cut it
to be sufficient or adequate
cut loose
to fire someone from a job
cut of one's jib
the style or appearance of someone.
cut off one's nose to spite one's face
harm oneself to hurt another
cut one's coat according to one's cloth
live within one's means
cut one's teeth
gain experience with something
cut out
remove a part from something.
cut red tape
to remove unnecessary official rules
cut someone loose
to release or dismiss someone from a situation.
cut someone some slack
Give a person extra freedom or leniency.
cut swathes
to make a path through something thick.
cut the cheese
To pass gas audibly.
cut the cord
End a dependency or connection.
cut the mustard
to perform satisfactorily or meet expectations.
cut the pigeon wing
to do a dance move involving spinning and kicking
cut the umbilical cord
become independent from someone or something
cut through
to pass directly across an area
cut to pieces
to destroy something by chopping it into small parts
cut to the chase
get to the main point quickly.
cut up
emotionally distressed or upset
cut up nasty
To behave in a mean or rude way.