cutting room
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cutting room
1830–40, for earlier sense
Example Sentences
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So, in a new year, while we’re still holding onto resolutions with a white-knuckle grip, these are a few things that film culture should leave on the cutting room floor.
From Salon • Jan. 11, 2026
John Malkovich was due to appear in the film as Red Ghost, however Shakman told Variety it was "heart-breaking" to ultimately have to leave his scenes on the cutting room floor.
From BBC • Jul. 19, 2025
While a sequel has not been announced yet, the filmmakers acknowledged that there was plenty more story to tell, and in fact, some of it ended up on the cutting room floor.
From Salon • Jun. 29, 2025
And he’d experienced the heartbreak of being left on the cutting room floor after working with Martin Scorsese for “Goodfellas.”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2024
But her answer ended up on the cutting room floor.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
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