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deep cut

idiom
Meaning

An obscure song by a well known musician.


Origin

disputed origin

A cut (track of a vinyl record) which is seen as being buried deep in an album.

Examples
SIMPLE

That song is a deep cut from their first album.

CONTEXTUAL

The DJ surprised the crowd by playing a deep cut that most fans had never heard before.

COMPLEX

While the band is famous for their radio hits, the true enthusiasts prefer the obscure deep cuts found on their early, unreleased demos.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    clear cut

    Straightforward, obvious, simple, or basic.

  2. 02

    cut a dash

    To make a display of oneself; to give a conspicuous impression.

  3. 03

    cut a deal

    To reach a negotiated agreement.

  4. 04

    cut a figure

    To present an image; to make an impression.

  5. 05

    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.

  6. 06

    cut a swath

    Alternative form of cut a wide swath.

  7. 07

    cut a wide swath

    To behave in an expansive, flagrantly showy, or pushy manner, especially in public venues; to exert sweeping influence.

  8. 08

    cut about

    To go around (move from person to person).

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