How to Pronounce "cut off at the pass"
expression
KUT-awf-at-thuh-pass
KUT-of-at-thuh-paahs
Definition
To stop someone from achieving what they want by getting ahead of them or preventing something before it happens, often by taking action early.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkət/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈæt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpæs
British English
kˈʌt/ /ˈɒf/ /ˈæt/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈɑːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUT-awf-at-thuh-pass
UK
KUT-of-at-thuh-paahs
Listen in Context
They tried to cut off at the pass by ending the meeting early.
If you study the material now, you can cut off at the pass any confusion later.
The manager decided to cut off at the pass any complaints by clearly explaining the policy.
I knew she would ask for more time, so I cut her off at the pass by finishing early.