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Synonyms

cut it out

Idioms  

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

Example Sentences

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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 • Nov. 4, 2025

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

From Slate • Jun. 14, 2025

"I think it was probably best that I cut it out of my life."

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2024

The injunction specifically ordered White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the FBI to cut it out.

From Washington Times • Sep. 14, 2023

"You two, cut it out and get back on your mark. Save that drama for the other teams on Saturday."

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds

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