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cut it
Manage, tolerate, as in I don't know how he can cut it . [ Slang ; c. 1900]
Be effective, prove satisfactory, as in She's getting old and can no longer cut it . [Late 1900s] For a synonym see cut the mustard . Also see the subsequent entries beginning with cut it .
Also, cut that . Stop, as in I won't stand for that鈥攃ut it! or If you don't cut that, I'll tell . [ Slang ; first half of 1800s] Also see cut it out .
Example Sentences
As one cut it down using a technique known as hinge and wedge, the other filmed the act of "deliberate mindless criminal damage" on Mr Graham's mobile phone, the court heard.
News distortion doesn鈥檛 cut it.鈥
The EY Item Club has downgraded its UK growth forecast for this year to 0.8% from 1.0%, and cut it to 0.9% from 1.6% for 2026.
鈥淣ews distortion doesn鈥檛 cut it.鈥
Phillips says it would be "fitting" for Mullin, who has done more than most to bring the success to the storyline, to prove he can cut it at this level and have a late impact in the bid for the Championship.
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