How to Pronounce "cut and run"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkət/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈɹən
British English
kˈʌt/ /ˈænd/ /ɹˈʌn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUT-&ND RUN or KUT-uhnd RUN
UK
kut-&ND-RUN
Listen in Context
He decided to cut and run when things got tough.
You can't just cut and run every time there's a problem.
They chose to cut and run instead of fixing the mistake.
When the deal started falling apart, management decided to cut and run.