Phrasal Verbs: CUT
cut across
Phrase
to go across a place instead of around it, to make the trip shorter
cut across
We cut across the park when we go to school because it's faster than going around it.
cut back on
Phrase
to eat less of something
cut back on
I'm trying to cut back on fried foods, but they're so tempting!
cut down
Phrase
to remove a tree or bush by cutting through its trunk or base
cut down
The big tree in our backyard was rotting so we had it cut down.
cut in and out
Phrase
to be unable to be heard at times because of a bad signal
cutting in and out
What? Could you repeat that? I can't hear you, you're cutting in and out.
cut into
Phrase
to reduce the amount of something
cuts into
I hate having to study because it cuts into my time to play video games.
cut it
Phrase
to be able to do something well enough
cutting it
Does someone have a screwdriver? This hammer isn't cutting it.
cut it out
Phrase
used to tell someone to stop doing something
cut it out
Hey, cut it out! You're messing up my hair!
cut out for
Phrase
naturally able or suited to do or be something
cut out for
Phew! These boxes are heavy! I don't know if I'm cut out for this job.
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