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
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.
off
cut offTo stop a service like a phone call, electricity, or internet from working, often suddenly or by accident.My phone call was cut off in the middle of our conversation.
off from
cut off fromTo be unable to reach or connect with people, places, or things, often because something is blocking or stopping you.After the storm, the village was completely cut off from the rest of the country.
out
cut outTo stop doing or eating something, especially because it is unhealthy or not good for you.After his doctor’s advice, Mark decided to cut out sugar from his diet.
out for
cut out forTo be naturally suited or have the right skills, personality, or ability for a particular job, activity, or situation.I realized pretty quickly that I wasn't cut out for working in sales.
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.
cut off
disconnect (phone, electricity, etc.)
To stop a service like a phone call, electricity, or internet from working, often suddenly or by accident.
My phone call was cut off in the middle of our conversation.
cut off from
to be separated from something or someone
To be unable to reach or connect with people, places, or things, often because something is blocking or stopping you.
After the storm, the village was completely cut off from the rest of the country.
cut out
stop doing or eating something (usually for health reasons)
To stop doing or eating something, especially because it is unhealthy or not good for you.
After his doctor’s advice, Mark decided to cut out sugar from his diet.
cut out for
to have the right qualities for something
To be naturally suited or have the right skills, personality, or ability for a particular job, activity, or situation.
I realized pretty quickly that I wasn't cut out for working in sales.