cut class

Idioms  

1. Absent oneself from a class or other, usually mandatory event, as in If he cuts one more class he'll fail the course. [Late 1700s]

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cut class

Falling pupil numbers in England's schools should be used to cut class sizes, the largest education union has said.

From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026

Many parents worry about “senioritis” causing their teenagers to cut class.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2025

In the past, Don’Zeal sometimes cut class to be with his friends.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 30, 2022

The expansion pack will feature Sims characters experiencing “the rollercoaster of puberty,” complete with events like prom, school pranks, and the ability to cut class.

From The Verge ● Jul. 1, 2022

“Are you going to tell me that we can’t cut class every day? That’s not like you.”

From "Every Day" by David Levithan