cut loose
Idioms-
Speak or act without restraint, as in He cut loose with a string of curses . [Early 1800s]
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Leave, clear out, as in Let's cut loose right now . [ Slang ; 1960s]
Example Sentences
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If the job description remains the same while you’ve been cut loose, that’s another red flag.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
Sometimes, all we need is an excuse to cut loose and dance.
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
“Rumanes was, simply put, promised one job and forced to accept another. And then he was cut loose for insisting on doing that lesser job with integrity and honesty,” according to the lawsuit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2026
Farhan and Azam then put on an 81-run third-wicket stand as Pakistan cut loose in the middle overs.
From Barron's ● Feb. 10, 2026
They figured she would be with a cuter guy—as well as someone who went out on weekends and cut loose.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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