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cut and thrustA vehement argumentRate it:

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cut-and-thrustA vehement argument.Rate it:

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a cut dog ain't got no pups.It goes without saying that a fixed dog can't father any puppies.Rate it:

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cut a cheese?To Break Wind:Rate it:

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cut aboveSuperior to.Rate it:

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cut any cornersDon’t take any shortcuts and produce shoddy workRate it:

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cut down to sizeDiminish the prestige or exaggerated importance of someone or something to reduce (them) to a suitable stature; To humble or humiliateRate it:

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cut of one's jibSomeone’s general appearance or the implications thereof, especially in relation to making an impression or one’s style..Rate it:

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cut offTo remove via cutting.Rate it:

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cut off one's nose to spite one's faceTo harm oneself as a result of attempting to harm an adversary.Rate it:

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cut outWell suited; appropriate; fit for a particular activity or purpose.Rate it:

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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:

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cut upwasn't a success and just was a mistake.Rate it:

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fish or cut baitTo choose between taking action now, or forgoing the opportunity and putting that energy into another endeavor; to decide; do something constructive, but don't just do nothingRate it:

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cut the crapto stop lying.Rate it:

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cut a sorry figureTo be regarded unfavorably by others by making a bad impression E.g. Looking embarrassed or humiliated in an unpleasant situation.Rate it:

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cut downTo bring down by cutting.Rate it:

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cut inWhen painting, to paint edges, corners, or trim in preparation for rolling larger areas.Rate it:

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cut it outTo stop; refrain from; halt.Rate it:

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cut no iceTo have no influence (on).Rate it:

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cut offTo isolate or remove from contact.Rate it:

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cut the crapto stop talking about irrelevant things.Rate it:

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Cut the MustardTo comply with the requirements or handle a job in a perfect mannerRate it:

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cut upTo cut into smaller pieces.Rate it:

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cut upTo aggressively move in front of another vehicle.Rate it:

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a cut aboveSuperior to; of a higher quality than.Rate it:

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clean cutclearly outlinedRate it:

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cut a rugTo dance, especially in a vigorous manner and in one of the dance styles of the first half of the twentieth century.Rate it:

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cut offTo end abruptly.Rate it:

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cut offTo interrupt.Rate it:

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cut upTo behave like a clown.Rate it:

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cut downTo reduce the amount of something.Rate it:

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cut inTo intrude or interrupt.Rate it:

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mad as a cut snakeVery irate, crazy with rage.Rate it:

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a cut belowInferior to; of a lower quality than.Rate it:

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cut like a knifeTo be very sharp (of a character, or remark)Rate it:

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cut one looseto fartRate it:

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Cut Your Eyeteeth on SomethingTo become sensible at a young age; to have experienceRate it:

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measure twice, cut onceAlternative form of measure twice and cut once.Rate it:

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run around like a chicken with its head cut offTo act in a haphazard or aimless way; to act frantically or without control.Rate it:

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clear cutdefiniteRate it:

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clear cutStraightforward, obvious, simple, or basic.Rate it:

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clear cutHaving had all vegetation removed.Rate it:

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cut a dashTo make a display of oneself; to give a conspicuous impression.Rate it:

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cut a dealA Special Arrangement, Contract, Agreement, Permission, Bargain Price, 'Good Deal'.Rate it:

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cut a figureTo present an image; to make an impression.Rate it:

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cut a swathVariant form of cut a wide swath.Rate it:

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cut a wide swathTo behave in an expansive, flagrantly showy, or pushy manner, especially in public venues; to exert sweeping influence.Rate it:

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cut a wide swathTo clear a broad track through a grassland, woodland, geographical region, or other area, either by natural means or by human action.Rate it:

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cut acrossTo go through figurative barriers; to go beyond an expected boundary.Rate it:

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