cut it out

Idioms  

1. Stop, desist, as in Cut it out, stop teasing your sister. [c. 1900] Also see cut it, def. 1.

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Example Sentences

Mr. Baker has written a fine article, so persuasive that I’ve cut it out of the paper and put it in my wallet.

From The Wall Street Journal

In general, over the next few months, we’re asking everyone—you, us, Tulsi Gabbard, Stephen Miller, everyone—to cut it out.

From Slate

I still have a scar on my face because they had to cut it out.

From Los Angeles Times

I heavily deep dove into true crime — for too long, actually, I’ve cut it out.

From Los Angeles Times

Coulier played the basement-dwelling Uncle Joey, a struggling stand-up comedian who used the catchphrase “Cut it out” and a puppet to help teach the Tanner girls life lessons.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• abandon
• break off
• cease
• conclude
• discontinue
• drop
• give up
• halt
• leave
• retire
• suspend
• terminate
• withdraw