Cut one to ribbons In english explanation

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

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-08-26 04:08

Meaning of Cut one to ribbons

Synonyms:

go on at , tear one to ribbons

Cut one to ribbons verb phrase

To cut somebody or something harshly or severely

The broken bowl cut me to ribbons.

My hand was cut to ribbons by this new knife.

Many people were cut to ribbons in the battle.

To criticize someone or something harshly or severely

The plan to build the dam was cut to ribbons by environmentalists.

Many netizens cut his rude behaviour to ribbons.

Other phrases about:

get something off your chest
Speak out the problem
wet blanket

Someone who ruins others' fun and enjoyment

set your face against somebody/something

To strongly oppose something

don't blame (one)

Used to say that someone does not place the blame on one for something

lay into (someone or something)

Used to describe attacking someone verbally or physically.

Grammar and Usage of Cut one to ribbons

Verb Forms

  • cut one to ribbons
  • cutting one to ribbons
  • cuts one to ribbons

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

Origin of Cut one to ribbons

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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