cut it close

verb

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cut, it, close. / (colloquial) To barely complete something.

I always cut it close when I'm running late for work.

意味（1）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cut, it, close.

意味（2）

(colloquial) To barely complete something.

Driving 300 miles on one tank of gas was cutting it close, but we arrived safely.