| clean-cut |
having a neat, regular, well-defined shape or outline. [2 definitions] |
| clear-cut |
easily perceived; obvious; evident. [5 definitions] |
| crew cut |
a haircut in which the hair is cut off very short. |
| cut a wide swath |
to attract considerable attention; make a big impression. |
| cut back |
to reduce (a plant) in size by cutting off parts. [2 definitions] |
| cut bank |
a steep riverbank, esp. one formed by erosion along a bend in a river. |
| cut corners |
to do something in an easier and more expedient manner, often at the expense of quality or care in its execution. |
| cut down |
to decrease the amount of something (often fol. by "on"). [4 definitions] |
| cut glass |
glass that is shaped or decorated by cutting, incising, or grinding. |
| cut in |
to move abruptly in or between. [2 definitions] |
| cut it out |
(informal) to stop some behavior that is annoying or hurting another person. |
| cut off |
to remove (something) using a sharp tool such as a knife. [8 definitions] |
| cut off one's nose to spite one's face |
to take spiteful or vengeful action that causes pain or disadvantage to oneself. |
| cut one's wisdom teeth |
to attain maturity; arrive at an age when decisions must be made and discretion practiced. |
| cut out |
to cut and remove (something) with a sharp tool. [4 definitions] |
| cut out for |
having a suitable character, personality, or natural aptitude for something. |
| cut short |
to cause (something) to end sooner than planned or expected. |
| cut the Gordian knot |
to solve a difficult problem in a rapid, bold manner. |
| cut to the chase |
(informal) in speaking, to get to the point. |
| cut-rate |
available at a reduced price; cheap. [2 definitions] |