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cut down
phrasal verb B1To reduce the amount, frequency, or duration of something; to reduce the amount, size, or consumption of something
↗Cut down on
phrasal verbto reduce the amount or quantity of something consumed
↗Cut down on carbon
phrasal verbto reduce or decrease the quantity of greenhouse gas emissions released into the atmosphere
↗cut off
phrasal verbto interrupt or suddenly sever a telephone connection or conversation
↗cut out
phrasal verb C1To eliminate harmful habits, stop distressing behaviors, or detach from toxic influences; to eliminate or stop eating or doing something completely
↗Cut Someone off at the Knees
idiomTo suddenly undermine, humiliate, or strip someone of their authority and power
↗Cut the Mustard
idiomTo meet the required standards, perform satisfactorily, or succeed
↗Cut Them Some Slack
idiomTo treat someone with leniency or refrain from being overly critical
↗Cut to the Chase
idiomTo get directly to the point without wasting time on introductory or irrelevant details
↗Cut to the Quick
idiomTo cause severe emotional pain or deeply wound someone's feelings
↗cute
word A1attractive in an endearing and sweet way attractive in a pretty or endearing way
↗Cute as a Bug
idiomExtremely attractive, charming, or delightfully adorable
↗Cutting Corners
idiomTaking shortcuts or doing something cheaply and hastily at the expense of quality and safety
↗cutting edge
phrasethe most advanced, innovative, or pioneering stage in a particular field of science or technology
↗cutting-edge
word B2At the latest, most advanced, or pioneering stage in the development of something.
↗cybersecurity
word C1The practice of defending computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks, and data from malicious digital attacks.
↗cycle
word B1a repeated series of events; also a bicycle in everyday speech a series of events that repeat in the same order; or to ride a bicycle; a series of events that repeat in the same order; or to ride a bicycle
↗Dabble in
phrasal verbto take part in an activity or art form in a casual, amateur, or non-committal way
↗dad
word A1father; an informal word used in family an informal term for father
↗daddy
word A1an affectionate and familiar child's word for father
↗Dagger
word C1a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon
↗daily
word A2happening every day; done once a day happening every day; happening every day
↗daily routine
phrase A2the standard sequence of actions regularly followed each day
↗dam
word A2a barrier constructed across a river to hold back water and raise its level
↗damage
word B1physical harm that impairs the value, usefulness, or normal function of something; also to cause harm; physical harm caused to something; injury or harm that reduces value or usefulness To cause physical harm to something.
↗damn
word B2a rude word used to show anger, annoyance, or strong emphasis to condemn or criticize strongly; used as an expletive to express anger or emphasis
↗Damn Someone with Faint Praise
idiomTo praise someone so halfheartedly that it essentially conveys criticism or disapproval
↗dance
word A1to move your body to music; a set of such movements to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps; to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps
↗Dance with the One That Brought Ya
proverbRemain loyal to the core patrons, allies, or strategic methods that produced your original success (informal folk phrasing)
↗Dance with the One That Brought You
proverbStay faithful to the foundational supporters, core strengths, or principles responsible for your rise to prominence
↗Dance with the One That Brung Ya
proverbStick with the proven methods, personnel, or loyal base that established your leadership standing (traditional colloquial Southern phrasing)
↗Dance with the One That Brung You
proverbMaintain unbroken fidelity toward the early backers, strategies, or assets that made your executive success possible (colloquial variant with 'brung')
↗Dance with the One What Brought Ya
proverbDo not turn your back on the dependable allies or foundational practices that elevated you to leadership (vernacular variant with 'what')
↗Dance with the One What Brought You
proverbStay committed to the foundational supporters, systems, or assets that created your initial breakthrough (dialectal variant)
↗Dance with the One What Brung Ya
proverbDo not abandon the loyal supporters or core strategies that carried you to prominence (heavy vernacular/dialect variant)
↗Dance with the One What Brung You
proverbStay loyal to the patrons, core principles, or key allies who originally enabled your progress and success
↗Dance with the One Who Brought Ya
proverbRemain committed and faithful to the foundational supporters or customer base that helped you reach your current status
↗Dance with the One Who Brought You
proverbNever turn your back on the mentors, foundational team, or clients responsible for your initial career breakthrough
↗Dance with the One Who Brung Ya
proverbDo not abandon the loyal colleagues or practical methods that proved reliable throughout your career climb
↗Dance with the One Who Brung You
proverbContinue to stand by and support the patrons, partners, or tactics that facilitated your early achievements
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