cut it

phrase

: to cut the mustard

Examples of cut it in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Clean language alone no longer cuts it, according to findings from a 2026 WGSN report. — Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

On days when a lightweight jacket won’t cut it, this under-$50 poncho coat offers a more substantial option. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2026

The Knicks cut it to 96-95 when Towns made a 3-pointer, but Joel Embiid answered with one and the Sixers stayed ahead. — Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Lamar cut it to 21-13 at the half when Jojo Uga scored on a 2-yard run with 49 seconds left. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cut it

• acquit
• admit
• armpit
• backlit
• befit
• cockpit
• commit
• dalit
• dendrite
• emit
• illite
• misfit