SINCE 1828
cut out of
idiomDefinition of cut out of
1
: to form (something) out of (something) by cutting with a sharp tool
He cut a big heart out of a piece of red paper.
2
: to remove (something) out of (something) by or as if by cutting
cutting articles out of the newspaper Fortunately, they cut that scene out of the movie.
3
: to cause (someone) to no longer be included in (something)
She cut all of her children out of her will and left everything to her grandchildren.
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