Cut down In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "cut down", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Regina Tuyen Le calendar 2021-10-09 03:10

Meaning of Cut down

Synonyms:

chop down , cut back , mow , strike down , trim down

Cut down idiomatic phrasal verb

To cause a tree to fall down.

Every day, numerous trees are cut down to provide wood for paper production.

Many loggers have cut down precious timber trees and sold them illegally.

To lessen the size, amount, or quantity of something.

The doctor told her to cut down on her smoking and drinking.

The president's speech is too long, I think it needs cutting down to fit the time limit.

To lower the cost of something.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, our company has had to cut staff's salaries and bonuses down to keep the business running.

To injure or assassinate someone, especially in a battle. 

Many US troops were cut down in the Vietnam War.

They cut down thousands of the inhabitants, whereof many were innocent children and young women.

To degrade or criticize someone or something, especially in public.

The manager cut me down in front of other staff in this morning's meeting.

To modify  something by removing unnecessary or extraneous parts. 

I really love this room, but I need to cut down some decorations. They are not suitable at all.

Other phrases about:

get rid of somebody/something
To discard, remove, eliminate, throw something away or become free from something or someone
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A response to an insult, implying that people can be hurt by physical force but not by insults
Monstrous regiment of women
A disrespectful way to refer to feminist or rowdy woman
Give Someone A Black Eye
Punish someone by damaging their dignity or reputation for what they have done without causing them permanent harm.

Grammar and Usage of Cut down

Verb Forms

  • cut down
  • cuts down
  • cutting down

The verb "cut" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Cut down

This phrasal verb was first recorded in 1571, in the meaning defined at the 1st and 4th one.

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