Letter C – Episode 12 1 / 20 1. What does “cut down on” mean? Remove something completely Reduce the amount of something Add something Explanation: To reduce how much you consume or do something. Example: He cut down on sugar to lose weight. 2 / 20 2. What does “cut off” mean? Remove something gently Stop the supply or connection Turn down a request Explanation: Used when something like power or communication is suddenly stopped. Example: The phone call was cut off mid-conversation. 3 / 20 3. What does “cut out” mean? Stop doing something Add more of something Start a new habit Explanation: To stop a behavior, usually a bad one. Example: I cut out junk food completely. 4 / 20 4. What does “cut in” mean? Join politely Leave suddenly Interrupt rudely Explanation: To interrupt a conversation or situation. Example: He cut in while we were talking. 5 / 20 5. What does “cut in line” mean? Wait patiently Skip ahead of others waiting Help someone Explanation: When someone jumps the queue unfairly. Example: She got angry when he cut in line. 6 / 20 6. What does “cut to the chase” mean? Tell a lie Start a joke Get to the point Explanation: Skip small talk and focus on the main point. Example: Let’s cut to the chase and discuss the budget. 7 / 20 7. What does “cut ties” mean? Fix a relationship Strengthen communication End a relationship or connection Explanation: To end all contact with someone. Example: He cut ties with the company last year. 8 / 20 8. What does “cut corners” mean? Do a job carefully Skip steps to save time or money Be creative Explanation: To take shortcuts that lower quality. Example: They cut corners during construction and now it leaks. 9 / 20 9. What does “cut out for” mean? Excited about something Ready to move on Naturally suited for something Explanation: To be naturally good at something. Example: He’s not cut out for sales. 10 / 20 10. What does “cut class” mean? Skip class without permission Teach a class Be late for class Explanation: To skip school or a class without a valid reason. Example: They were punished for cutting class. 11 / 20 11. What does “cut like a knife” mean? Feel soft Hurt deeply Be unclear Explanation: Used when something (weather, words) causes sharp pain. Example: Her comment cut like a knife. 12 / 20 12. What does “cut someone down to size” mean? Help someone succeed Praise someone Humble someone Explanation: To make someone less arrogant. Example: His coach cut him down to size after his bragging. 13 / 20 13. What does “cut someone some slack” mean? Take responsibility Forgive or be lenient Fire someone Explanation: To be more forgiving or patient. Example: Cut her some slack—she’s doing her best. 14 / 20 14. What does “cut a deal” mean? Break an agreement Reach an agreement Make a secret plan Explanation: To successfully negotiate an agreement. Example: They cut a deal with the supplier. 15 / 20 15. What does “cut across” mean? Speak politely Affect different groups equally Avoid a problem Explanation: To impact various people or groups. Example: The issue cuts across all industries. 16 / 20 16. What does “cut the mustard” mean? Be funny Meet expectations Make a mistake Explanation: To be good enough. Example: He didn’t cut the mustard as a team leader. 17 / 20 17. What does “cut and dry” mean? Confusing and vague Easy and clear Risky or dangerous Explanation: Straightforward and predictable. Example: The rules were cut and dry. 18 / 20 18. What does “cynical” mean? Distrustful and negative Hopeful Trusting Explanation: A cynical person believes others act selfishly. Example: He’s too cynical to believe anyone’s honest. 19 / 20 19. What does “cut to the bone” mean? Slightly reduced Greatly increased Reduced as much as possible Explanation: Reduced to the bare minimum. Example: Expenses were cut to the bone. 20 / 20 20. What does “cut off (on the phone)” mean? Block a message End a call suddenly Put on hold Explanation: When a call ends unexpectedly. Example: We were cut off before she could finish. Your score is LinkedIn Facebook VKontakte Next Letter D
