Cut it out Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkət/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈaʊt

KUHT-it-OWT

UK

kˈʌt/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈaʊt

KUT-it-OWT

Definition

A casual way of telling someone to stop doing something that is annoying, silly, or bad.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal, often used in conversations among friends or family. Common with kids or when someone is being playful but annoying. Not appropriate in formal or professional settings. Can sound impatient or joking depending on tone.

• Spanish: ¡déjalo! - ¡basta! - ¡para ya!
• Portuguese (BR): pare com isso! - chega! - para já!
• Portuguese (PT): pára com isso! - já chega! - larga isso!
• Chinese (Simplified): 别闹了！- 停下来！- 别这样了！
• Chinese (Traditional): 別鬧了！- 停下來！- 別這樣了！
• Hindi: बंद करो! - बस करो! - छोड़ दो!
• Arabic: توقف عن ذلك! - كفى! - اترك ذلك!
• Bengali: থামো - এসব করো না
• Russian: прекрати - хватит
• Japanese: やめて - いい加減にして
• Vietnamese: thôi đi - dừng lại đi
• Korean: 그만해 - 하지 마
• Turkish: kes şunu - bırak artık
• Urdu: بس کرو - باز آ جاؤ
• Indonesian: berhenti - hentikan itu

Example Sentences

Hey, cut it out! That's really annoying.

basic

Cut it out, or you'll get in trouble.

basic

Mom said to cut it out and be quiet.

basic

Seriously, cut it out before you break something.

natural

You two, cut it out! We're in public.

natural

If you don't cut it out, I'm telling the teacher.

natural