Cut and run Meaning in English
expression
ˈkət/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈɹən
KUT-&ND RUN or KUT-uhnd RUN
kˈʌt/ /ˈænd/ /ɹˈʌn
kut-&ND-RUN
Definition
To leave a difficult, dangerous, or risky situation quickly in order to avoid trouble, instead of facing it.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and slightly disapproving; implies avoiding responsibility or abandoning others. Often used when someone leaves in the middle of trouble. Common in phrases like 'just cut and run' or 'choose to cut and run'.
Spanish: huir rápidamente - escapar deprisaPortuguese (BR): fugir rapidamente - sair correndoPortuguese (PT): fugir rapidamente - sair a correrChinese (Simplified): 迅速逃离 - 撇下就跑Chinese (Traditional): 迅速逃離 - 撇下就跑Hindi: तेजी से भाग जानाArabic: الهروب بسرعة - الفرارBengali: পালিয়ে যাওয়া - হঠাৎ সরে পড়াRussian: сделать ноги - сбежатьJapanese: さっさと逃げ出す - 逃げるVietnamese: chuồn đi - bỏ chạyKorean: 도망치다 - 발을 빼다Turkish: kaçıp gitmek - tabanları yağlamakUrdu: بھاگ جاناIndonesian: kabur - lari meninggalkan
Example Sentences
He decided to cut and run when things got tough.
basic
You can't just cut and run every time there's a problem.
basic
They chose to cut and run instead of fixing the mistake.
basic
When the deal started falling apart, management decided to cut and run.
natural
I’m not going to cut and run just because things aren’t perfect.
natural
If the project goes badly, will you cut and run or stick it out?
natural