Cut a/the ribbon In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "cut a/the ribbon", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jenne Phuong, Julia Huong calendar 2022-02-10 04:02

Meaning of Cut a/the ribbon

Cut a/the ribbon verb phrase

To formally open or start something, usually by cutting a ceremonial ribbon

The prime minister cut the ribbon to inaugurate the new bridge yesterday.

I'd love for you to come with me when I cut the ribbon at the new house.

He asked me when I would cut the ribbon for a new factory.

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cut one to ribbons

1. To cut somebody or something harshly or severely

2. To criticize someone or something harshly or severely

cut (one) to the quick

1. Cut a part of the body deeply

2. To make one feel extremely upset, hurt or offended

tear (someone or something) in twain

If you say that you tear someone or something into twain, you mean that you divide them into two relatively equal pieces.

Grammar and Usage of Cut a/the ribbon

Verb Forms

  • to cut a/the ribbon
  • cut a/the ribbon
  • cuts a/the ribbon
  • cutting a/the ribbon

The verb "cut" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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a hair in the butter

A problem or difficult circumstance

Example:

I'm short-sighted, so forgetting my glasses is a real hair in the butter for my sight.

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