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cut above
superior in quality or ability.
cut and dried
simple and straightforward, not complex.
cut and thrust
intense or vigorous debate
cut away one's soul
to harm someone's spirit or essence
cut bait
to stop wasting time and take action
cut below
lower in quality or ability.
cut corners
to do something in a cheaper, easier way
cut down
reduce the amount or size.
cut down the tall poppy
to criticize or diminish success.
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 stop controlling or restricting someone
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 loose
to let someone go or be free
cut one's cloth to suit one's purse
adjust spending according to available resources.
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 simplify bureaucratic procedures.
cut someone loose
to release or dismiss someone from a situation.
cut someone some slack
Give someone extra freedom or leniency.