Someone in the back of the bus cut the cheese.
cut the cheese
idiomTo fart loudly.
Origin
disputed originThis idiom references the foul smell emitted by some cheeses, many of which have a rind that keeps the odor in. Once the rind is pierced, as in the case of slicing it, the smell is released.
The dog looked guilty after he cut the cheese during the family dinner.
In the crowded elevator, a businessman shifted uncomfortably, pretending not to notice who had cut the cheese.
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a little bit of bread and no cheese
Used to represent the song of the yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella).
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big cheese
A very important figure, especially a high-ranking person in an organization.
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chalk and cheese
Said of things that are very different, though possibly superficially alike.
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cheese tax
A portion of cheese given to a domestic animal such as a dog or cat, usually when the cheese is being brought out or prepared for human consumption.
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clear cut
Straightforward, obvious, simple, or basic.
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cock cheese
Smegma or dried semen on the glans penis, usually underneath the foreskin.
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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.