The champion cut his opponent to pieces in the final round.
cut to pieces
idiomTo utterly defeat or overwhelm.
The experienced team cut the newcomers to pieces during the tournament, winning by a huge score.
The harsh critic cut the author's new novel to pieces, highlighting every flaw in the plot and character development.
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chess piece
A person being manipulated by another, being used to some end.
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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.
Last updated April 17, 2026