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Cut someone off in their prime phrase
To cause one to die or end their career when they have the most energy, vitality, and potential, or are in their most successful time.
A heart attack cut Marc-Vivien Foe, a professional footballer, off in his prime.
That Mary, a brilliant actress, was cut off in her prime last week left her fans deeply saddened.
He told me about a serious knee injury cutting him off in his prime.
The verb "cut" must be conjugated according to its tense.
The origin of this phrase is not clear.
Do you see anything wrong?
This phrase is used to describe something very modern or updated or something that no longer looks like what it's used to.
It has been a long time since I left my high school, and now I have to admit that it's certainly not your father's high school anymore.
