cut across
to go across an area instead of going around the edge
to move straight through the middle of a place, rather than following the usual path around it, in order to save time or distance.
We decided to cut across the park to get home faster.
"cut" — same verb, different meanings · Part 1 of 2
Phrasal verbs built on "cut" — same verb, but the particle changes the meaning. Pick the one that fits.
cut
across
cut acrossto move straight through the middle of a place, rather than following the usual path around it, in order to save time or distance.We decided to cut across the park to get home faster.
back on
cut back onTo use or do less of something, especially to save money or improve health.I'm trying to cut back on sugar because it's better for my health.
down on
cut down onTo use or do something less, especially because it is unhealthy, expensive, or unnecessary.I'm trying to cut down on sugar because it's bad for my teeth.
in
cut inTo start speaking while someone else is talking, usually without waiting for them to finish.Please don't cut in while I'm explaining the instructions.
cut back on
reduce
To use or do less of something, especially to save money or improve health.
I'm trying to cut back on sugar because it's better for my health.
cut down on
reduce
To use or do something less, especially because it is unhealthy, expensive, or unnecessary.
I'm trying to cut down on sugar because it's bad for my teeth.
cut in
interrupt someone who is speaking
To start speaking while someone else is talking, usually without waiting for them to finish.
Please don't cut in while I'm explaining the instructions.