Cut (one) dead In english explanation

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

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-05-09 05:05

Meaning of Cut (one) dead

Cut (one) dead British phrase UK informal

To ignore someone completely. 

I said hello to him, but he cut me dead.

He's very interested in her, but she always cuts him dead.

What have I done to him? He cut me dead the whole evening at the party.

Other phrases about:

be like talking to a brick wall
used when the person you are talking to does not pay attention to you, you are completely ignored.
keep/hold (yourself) aloofremain/stand aloof
to not become involved in something; to show no interest in people
not give a rat's ass for/about (something or someone)

To not care in any way about something or someone

sit on (one's) hands

1.To do nothing, ignore the problem or situation needing to be coped with
2.To not want to applaud

put the chill on (someone or something)

1.  To stop, delay or diminish something

2. To ignore or end social contact with someone; to separate someone from others

Grammar and Usage of Cut (one) dead

Verb Forms

  • cut (one) dead
  • to cut (one) dead
  • cutting (one) dead
  • cuts (one) dead

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

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