plural of cross-cut saw

(slang) A type of perm haircut popular among teens and young adults that resembles a bird's nest. It has shaded or faded sides, and a lot of volume and length on the top.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of cut one's cloth to suit one's purse

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of cut the ground from under someone's feet

(idiomatic) To make allowances for someone, and not treat a failure severely

Alternative form of measure twice and cut once

(carpentry, literally) One should double-check one's measurements for accuracy before cutting a piece of wood; otherwise it may be necessary to cut again, wasting time and material.

Alternative form of cut from the same cloth

(idiomatic, of two or more persons or things) Very similar; possessing many of the same fundamental characteristics.

present participle of cut someone some slack