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Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
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Expressions you’ll hear in Britain and Ireland — distinctly British usage first, then widespread staples.
curiosity killed the cat
Excessive curiosity can lead to trouble or danger
curiouser and curiouser
Becoming increasingly strange or interesting
curl someone's hair
To shock or surprise someone greatly
curry favor
To try to gain favor or approval by flattering or pleasing someone
cut a dash
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
cut a figure
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
cut a rug
To dance.
cut a swath
To make a strong impression or have a significant impact
cut a wide swath
To have a strong impact or influence on something
cut about
To move or travel around, often in a casual or aimless manner
cut above
Better than others of the same type
cut and dried
Settled.
cut and paste
To copy and move text or images
cut away one's soul
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
cut bait
to stop wasting time and take action
cut below
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
cut down
reduce or decrease something
cut down the tall poppy
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
cut in
Interrupt someone or something
cut it
to stop doing something
cut it out
Stop doing something annoying
cut loose
to break free from restraint or responsibility
cut of one's jib
To appear or seem a certain way at first glance
cut off your nose to spite your face
To pursue revenge in a way that would damage oneself more than the object of one's anger.
cut one loose
to release or free someone from a responsibility or obligation
cut one's cloth to suit one's purse
Spend money according to one's means
cut one's teeth
to gain initial experience or skills in a particular field
cut out
to remove or eliminate something
cut red tape
To eliminate or simplify bureaucratic procedures
cut someone cold
Deliberately ignore or show indifference to someone.
cut someone dead
Deliberately ignore or show indifference to someone
cut someone loose
To release or abandon someone from a responsibility or relationship
cut someone some slack
Treat someone with more leniency or tolerance
cut swathes
To make a strong impression or have a significant impact
cut the cheese
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
cut the cord
To become independent or free from something
Cut the head off the snake (see Lernaean Hydra myth)
Eliminate the source or leader of a problem
cut the mustard
to succeed or accomplish something
cut the pigeon wing
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
cut the umbilical cord
Become independent from something or someone
cut through
To simplify or resolve a complex situation
cut to pieces
completely defeat or criticize someone
cut up
to upset or distress someone
cut up nasty
to speak badly or criticize someone
cut up rough
behave badly or aggressively
cut your coat according to your cloth
Spend only what you can afford
cutting edge
The most advanced or innovative stage of something
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