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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 and driedSimple, straightforward, clear, or certain.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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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 cutHaving had all vegetation removed.Rate it:

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

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clear cutdefiniteRate 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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cut acrossTo take a shortcut over or through.Rate it:

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cut and thrustA vehement argumentRate it:

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cut backTo reduce consumption.Rate it:

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cut backTo reduce spending.Rate it:

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cut backTo reduce the amount of.Rate it:

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cut baitTo chop up fish bait for use.Rate it:

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cut baitTo give up on something in order to pursue something else.Rate it:

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cut belowInferior to the norm.Rate it:

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cut belowInferior to.Rate it:

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cut both waysTo have both benefits and drawbacks.Rate it:

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cut cornersTo do a less than thorough or complete job; to do something poorly or take short cuts.Rate it:

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cut crook at youwill be very crossRate it:

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cut downTo insult, to belittle.Rate it:

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cut downPut down, deprecate, put someone in their place, tell 'em off, demean, cut someone down to size.Rate it:

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cut from the same clothVery similar; possessing many of the same fundamental characteristics.Rate it:

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