| 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 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 lessen (often fol. by "on"). |
| cut glass |
glass that is shaped or decorated by cutting, incising, or grinding. |
| cut in |
to move oneself abruptly in or between. [2 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 delete. [2 definitions] |
| cut the Gordian knot |
to solve a difficult problem in a rapid, bold manner. |
| cut-rate |
available at a reduced price; cheap. [2 definitions] |
| cutting board |
a rectangular board, often made of wood, used esp. for cutting vegetables or meats. |
| cutting edge |
the sharp edge of a cutting implement, such as scissors, a knife, or the like, that serves to cut or penetrate something. [2 definitions] |
| Dutch cut |
see Dutch bob. |
| low-cut |
of a dress, blouse, or similar garment, cut so that the neck-line is low and some portion of the chest area of the wearer is not covered. |
| shortcut |
a quicker or more direct route. [2 definitions] |
| to cut one's eyeteeth on |
to gain one's earliest experience from. |