How to Pronounce "cut the cord"
expression
KUHT thuh KORD
KUT thuh KAWD
Definition
To become independent from something or someone you relied on. Often used when someone moves out from their family or cancels cable TV to use streaming services instead.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkət/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɔɹd
British English
kˈʌt/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈɔːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHT thuh KORD
UK
KUT thuh KAWD
Listen in Context
After college, she decided it was time to cut the cord and move out.
Many people are choosing to cut the cord and use streaming services instead of cable TV.
His parents encouraged him to cut the cord and find his own apartment.
I'm finally ready to cut the cord and stop relying on my family for everything.