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    cut it

    US /kʌt ɪt/

    ・

    UK /kʌt it/

    B2
    interj.InterjectionStop it; cease the action or behavior.
    Cut it! I'm trying to concentrate.
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo divide something with a sharp tool.
    Can you cut it into smaller pieces?
    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo be good enough; to succeed in a particular field or activity.
    He's got the talent, but can he cut it in the big leagues?
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo reduce something in size, amount, or extent.
    We need to cut it down to size.

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    The Big Bang Theory _ Howard Wolowitz - Robotic Hand.mp4

    03:52The Big Bang Theory _ Howard Wolowitz - Robotic Hand.mp4
    • All right, uh, forget pulling. How about we get an electric saw and cut it off?

      All right, uh, forget pulling. How about we get an electric saw and cut it off?

    B1

    Jimmy O. Yang Says There's No Stand-up Comedy In China

    07:43Jimmy O. Yang Says There's No Stand-up Comedy In China
    • I COULDN'T CUT IT AS AN ENGINEER.

      I COULDN'T CUT IT AS AN ENGINEER.

    A2

    How About That...

    10:07How About That...
    • I'll try and cut it down next time a little bit for you so you don't have to spend so much time doing your—your, uh, journalist research.

      I'll try and cut it down next time a little bit for you so you don't have to spend so much time doing your—your, uh, journalist research.

    • i'm sorry mike i'll try and cut it down next time a little bit for you

      i'm sorry mike i'll try and cut it down next time a little bit for you

    B1

    I WAITED 4 YEARS FOR THIS!!!!

    05:34I WAITED 4 YEARS FOR THIS!!!!
    • All these channels that abuse their play button, they'll cut it in half.

      All these channels that abuse their play button, they'll cut it in half.

    • well, cut it in half...

      well, cut it in half...

    B1

    Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate

    31:01Watch Jim Lehrer Moderate First Full Presidential Debate
    • Going forward with the status quo is not going to cut it for the American people who are

      Going forward with the status quo is not going to cut it for the American people who are

    • Going forward with the status quo is not going to cut it for the American people who are struggling today.

      Going forward with the status quo is not going to cut it for the American people who are struggling today.

    B1

    The Vocabulary Show: Kitchens & cooking - Learn 28 English words and phrases in 11 minutes! ?‍?

    11:29The Vocabulary Show: Kitchens & cooking - Learn 28 English words and phrases in 11 minutes! ?‍?
    • When you 'slice' something, you cut it into long, thin strips and some common vegetables that we would slice could be potatoes, onions, courgettes, carrots and many, many more.

      When you 'slice' something, you cut it into long, thin strips and some common vegetables that we would slice could be potatoes, onions, courgettes, carrots and many, many more.

    B1

    How Tokyo Made Itself Earthquake-Proof

    07:14How Tokyo Made Itself Earthquake-Proof
    • But for buildings taller than a simple detached house or small business, this might not cut it which is what the next tier of earthquake-proofing is for.

      But for buildings taller than a simple detached house or small business, this might not cut it which is what the next tier of earthquake-proofing is for.

    B1

    Taiwan's Best Roast Chicken is Cooked The Ancient Way | Street Eats | Bon Appétit

    12:12Taiwan's Best Roast Chicken is Cooked The Ancient Way | Street Eats | Bon Appétit
    • Traditionally, when you see roast chicken in Chinese restaurants, they cut it with cleavers.

      Traditionally, when you see roast chicken in Chinese restaurants, they cut it with cleavers.

    • But here, because it's so piping hot, if you cut it with cleavers, the flesh falls apart.

      But here, because it's so piping hot, if you cut it with cleavers, the flesh falls apart.

    B1

    Improve Your English Vocabulary: 5 terms for a healthy life

    21:16Improve Your English Vocabulary: 5 terms for a healthy life
    • enough. Cut it down, cut it up, put it on your plate — "freshly prepared". Or

      enough. Cut it down, cut it up, put it on your plate — "freshly prepared". Or

    • but close enough - cut it down, cut it up, put it on your plate.

      but close enough - cut it down, cut it up, put it on your plate.

    A2

    How are offices changing? | The Economist

    10:02How are offices changing? | The Economist
    • Being judged on how often you show your face in the company office will no longer cut it.

      Being judged on how often you show your face in the company office will no longer cut it.

    • Being judged on how often you show your face in the company office will no longer cut it, even in parts of the world where there has traditionally been a strong culture of presenteeism.

      Being judged on how often you show your face in the company office will no longer cut it, even in parts of the world where there has traditionally been a strong culture of presenteeism.

    B1