chopping block

plural of cutting contest

(music, historical) A musical contest between pianists in the stride jazz genre.

present participle of cut to the chase

present participle of cut to Hecuba

present participle of cut to the quick

(often hyphenated when used attributively) A ceremonial or formal opening of a building or street performed by cutting a ribbon stretched across the entrance.

plural of ribbon cutting

present participle of cut a figure

present participle of cut the rug