The director’s second film was definitely a cut above his first which was disappointing.
You shouldn’t cut corners when it comes to building a house – you don’t want to risk the roof collapsing or something like that!
On Friday afternoon, the teenagers cut class and went to a movie instead.
The kids were fighting and I told them to cut it out.
We managed to cut a deal with a new manufacturer and saved 20% on our products.
After three months of classes, I wasn’t making any progress, so I decided to cut my losses.
My parents wanted me to be an engineer, but I just wasn’t cut out for it – I’m terrible at math; I prefer the arts.
Let’s cut to the chase – we don’t have time to talk about all that other stuff.
The boss wanted this project done yesterday, but it was a ton of work and I knew I wouldn’t be able to finish it all. Luckily she cut me some slack and extended the deadline.
The government will need to cut spending in certain areas in order to reduce the budget deficit.
Twenty percent of the workers at that company were cut in order to reduce the costs of doing business. (this sentence is in the passive voice.)
We cut a check for $5000 when we bought our car, and then we financed the rest.
Do you think you can cut us a deal on this furniture? I don't want to pay the full price.
The situation in Afghanistan isn't cut and dried; that's why the United States is still there.
Do you mind if I cut in front of you? I only want to buy these two items.
If Harold can't cut it as a salesperson, he should think about going into another line of work.
The company decided it was better to cut its losses now rather than wait until next year to sell some land that was losing its value.
Ali and Sara couldn't afford to pay their electric bills anymore, so the electric company cut off their power.
The lawyer for the defence [Americans spell this "defense"] was trying to make an important point, but the judge cut her off before she could finish talking.
She's not cut out for camping. In fact, she really hates it.
He's going to cut his own throat and that of his family if he continues to make risky investments.
The only way they could stay in business was to take a cut-throat approach towards the competition. But now everyone hates them.
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