Nut-cutting time In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "nut-cutting time", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-10-29 11:10

Meaning of Nut-cutting time

Synonyms:

Crunch time

Nut-cutting time phrase

A defining moment; a critical period when decisive action is needed; a limited period when one must exert himself/herself.
 

 

For a student like me, May is nut-cutting time because it’s when we have our final exams.

Guys, it's now nut-cutting time. Please, focus on your work and make an all-out effort.

John seems to always win the game in nut-cutting time. He is such an elite quarterback!

Origin of Nut-cutting time

The phrase refers to having to cut a nut off or away from a bolt because rust has immobilized it to the point where there's no other way to remove it.

The Origin Cited: The free dictionary .
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