cut it out
Synonym of knock it off.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Please cut it out, you are being too loud.”
“The teacher told the students to cut it out when they started throwing paper across the room.”
“After enduring his constant, sarcastic interruptions for the entire meeting, she finally demanded that he cut it out so they could finish the presentation.”
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clear cut
Straightforward, obvious, simple, or basic.
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cut a dash
To make a display of oneself; to give a conspicuous impression.
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cut a deal
To reach a negotiated agreement.
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cut a figure
To present an image; to make an impression.
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cut a rug
To dance, especially in a vigorous manner and in one of the dance styles of the first half of the twentieth century.
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cut a swath
Alternative form of cut a wide swath.
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cut a wide swath
To behave in an expansive, flagrantly showy, or pushy manner, especially in public venues; to exert sweeping influence.
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cut about
To go around (move from person to person).
Last updated August 10, 2026