phrase with 'cut' Flashcards

1
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a cut above sb

A

sb who comes from higher social class

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2
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cut sb short

A

to stop sb form talking before they finish what they want to say

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3
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cut sb dead

A

to ignore and pretend you do not know sb in order to show you are angry with them

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4
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cut the mustard

A

meet the expectation, đạt kì vọng
eg: sorry, i cannot cut the mustard in this examination

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5
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cut - price (adj)

A

cut - price means cost less than usual

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6
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be cut up about sth

A

to be upset about sth

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7
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cutthroat (adj)

A

gay gắt, kịch liệt, tàn khốc (competition)

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