Cut it Meaning in English
expression
ˈkət/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt
KUHT-it
kˈʌt/ /ˈɪt
KUT-it
Definition
"Cut it" is an informal expression meaning "stop doing that" or "enough"—used to tell someone to stop an annoying or unwanted behavior.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal; mainly spoken. Often used as a command: "Cut it out" is even more common. Used when someone is being annoying or inappropriate. Not literal—does NOT mean to actually cut anything.
Spanish: dejarlo - basta - pararPortuguese (BR): chega - para com issoPortuguese (PT): chega - pára com issoChinese (Simplified): 住手 - 别这样Chinese (Traditional): 住手 - 別這樣Hindi: बस करो - बंद करोArabic: توقف عن ذلك - كفىBengali: থামো - চুপ করোRussian: прекрати - хватитJapanese: やめて - いい加減にしてVietnamese: dừng lại - thôi điKorean: 그만해 - 이제 그만Turkish: kes - bırakUrdu: بس کرو - روک دوIndonesian: hentikan - cukup
Example Sentences
Hey, cut it! You're being too loud.
basic
Please cut it and listen to the teacher.
basic
You two need to cut it before someone gets hurt.
basic
Alright, cut it—this joke isn't funny anymore.
natural
Seriously guys, cut it before the boss comes in.
natural
If you don't cut it, I'm leaving the room.
natural