cut loose

1. Speak or act without restraint, as in He cut loose with a string of curses . [Early 1800s]

2. Leave, clear out, as in Let's cut loose right now . [ Slang ; 1960s]

Example Sentences

When DiCaprio cut loose with long improvisations, like when his character, a burnout revolutionary, argues on the phone with headquarters, the crew played it safe by capturing his takes with a conventional film camera.

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When Overton fell to a leading edge for 46, Carse and Adil Rashid quickly followed and Brook cut loose while farming the strike to protect Wood.

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The song is a super-infectious and chantable dembow-house track, and its Spanish hook — “¡Báilalo, Rocky! / Ta, ta, ta, ta / Suéltale, suéltale” — is an invitation for a guy to dance and cut loose.

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Sealing victory on the 18th green allowed the pair to finally cut loose emotionally, grabbing each other tightly in a vice-like grip before demonstratively expressing their delight.

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The Giants struggle to stop the run, so cut loose Omarion Hampton and let Herbert scramble for a couple first downs.

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