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2021-08-26 04:08
Cut one to ribbons verb phrase
To cut somebody or something harshly or severely
The broken bowl cut me to ribbons.
My hand was cut to ribbons by this new knife.
Many people were cut to ribbons in the battle.
To criticize someone or something harshly or severely
The plan to build the dam was cut to ribbons by environmentalists.
Many netizens cut his rude behaviour to ribbons.
Someone who ruins others' fun and enjoyment
To strongly oppose something
Used to say that someone does not place the blame on one for something
Used to describe attacking someone verbally or physically.
The verb "cut" must be conjugated according to its tense.
The origin of this phrase is not clear.
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1. To punch a hole in one's ticket to show that they have paid for a ride
2. To do something that allows one to go further in a competition or to be promoted at work
1. Please, tell me if I forget to punch your ticket.
2. With a view to punching my ticket to the final, I did whatever it takes to win this round.
