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cut someone loose

idiom
Meaning

To let someone go from something, such as a position, relationship, or obligation.


Examples
SIMPLE

The company decided to cut him loose after the project ended.

CONTEXTUAL

She realized the friendship was toxic and finally decided to cut him loose for her own peace of mind.

COMPLEX

After the manager realized the consultant was no longer providing value, he made the difficult decision to cut him loose before the final contract renewal.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    all bedlam breaks loose

    The situation becomes chaotic or characterized by conflict or rage.

  2. 02

    all hell breaks loose

    The situation becomes chaotic or characterized by conflict or rage.

  3. 03

    as if someone owns the place

    Alternative form of like someone owns the place.

  4. 04

    beat someone round the ears

    To beat (a person) with blows about the head.

  5. 05

    bless someone with

    To give or bestow, as a gift from God.

  6. 06

    bring someone to their knees

    To defeat and make submit to orders.

  7. 07

    call someone every name in the book

    To call someone many abusive names.

  8. 08

    call someone everything but a child of God

    To call someone many abusive names.

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