She was really cut up about the bad news.
cut up
idiomTo distress mentally or emotionally.
He was so cut up after losing his job that he did not leave his house for a week.
Although she tried to maintain a composed exterior, it was evident that she remained deeply cut up by the sudden and unexpected departure of her closest colleague.
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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 April 17, 2026