cut out
يقص
直訳: cut (يقص) + out (خارج)
Use it to physically remove shapes or to tell someone to stop an annoying habit.
15秒でわかる
- Use scissors to remove a shape from a larger material.
- Stop an annoying behavior or a bad habit immediately.
- Decide to stop eating or using something for health reasons.
意味
To remove something from a larger piece by cutting it, or to stop doing something annoying.
主な例文
3 / 6Doing crafts with a child
Can you help me cut out these stars for the poster?
Can you help me cut out these stars for the poster?
Talking about a new diet
I decided to cut out caffeine to sleep better at night.
I decided to cut out caffeine to sleep better at night.
A formal business meeting
We need to cut out unnecessary expenses this quarter.
We need to cut out unnecessary expenses this quarter.
文化的背景
The phrase evolved from the physical act of tailoring clothes to a social command. In American pop culture, 'Cut it out!' became a famous catchphrase in the 1990s sitcom 'Full House,' used with specific hand gestures. It reflects the direct, sometimes blunt nature of English-speaking social corrections.
The 'It' Factor
When telling someone to stop, always include 'it'. Saying 'Cut out!' sounds incomplete. Say 'Cut it out!' instead.
Tone Matters
Saying 'Cut it out' can sound playful or very angry depending on your voice. Be careful with your volume!
15秒でわかる
- Use scissors to remove a shape from a larger material.
- Stop an annoying behavior or a bad habit immediately.
- Decide to stop eating or using something for health reasons.
What It Means
cut out is a versatile phrase. At its simplest, it means using scissors to remove a shape from paper. Think of a child making paper snowflakes. But it also means to stop a behavior. If your friend is tapping their pen loudly, you tell them to cut it out. It is about removal and cessation.
How To Use It
You can use it literally with objects. Cut out the coupon from the newspaper. You can also use it for habits. You might cut out sugar from your diet to be healthy. When used as a command, Cut it out! means 'Stop that right now!' It is punchy and direct.
When To Use It
Use it when crafting or DIY projects. It is perfect for talking about health and diets. Use it when you are annoyed by someone's repetitive actions. It works well in casual conversations with friends. It also fits in professional settings when discussing budget cuts.
When NOT To Use It
Do not use Cut it out! with your boss. It is too rude for someone in authority. Avoid using it for complex removals like surgery. You wouldn't say a surgeon cut out an appendix. Use remove for medical or very formal technical contexts. It is a bit too 'sharp' for delicate social situations.
Cultural Background
This phrase has been around for centuries. It originally referred to tailoring and making clothes. To cut out a garment was the first step in creation. Later, it became a slang term to stop annoying behavior. In the 1950s, it even meant to leave a place quickly.
Common Variations
Cut it out is the most common idiomatic version. Cut out for means having the right qualities for a job. For example, 'I am not cut out for teaching.' You might also hear cutout, which is a noun for a shape or a person made of cardboard.
使い方のコツ
The phrase is generally neutral but becomes informal when used as a command (`Cut it out!`). Be mindful of the object placement: you can `cut out sugar` or `cut sugar out`, but with pronouns, it must be `cut it out`.
The 'It' Factor
When telling someone to stop, always include 'it'. Saying 'Cut out!' sounds incomplete. Say 'Cut it out!' instead.
Tone Matters
Saying 'Cut it out' can sound playful or very angry depending on your voice. Be careful with your volume!
Not Cut Out For
A secret variation: If you say 'I'm not cut out for this,' it means you don't have the right personality for the task.
例文
6Can you help me cut out these stars for the poster?
Can you help me cut out these stars for the poster?
Literal use involving scissors and paper.
I decided to cut out caffeine to sleep better at night.
I decided to cut out caffeine to sleep better at night.
Refers to removing a specific item from a lifestyle.
We need to cut out unnecessary expenses this quarter.
We need to cut out unnecessary expenses this quarter.
Used professionally to mean 'eliminate'.
Seriously, cut it out! I'm trying to study.
Seriously, cut it out! I'm trying to study.
A common way to tell someone to stop bothering you.
My dog thinks he's a lap dog, but he's too big. I need to cut out the treats!
My dog thinks he's a lap dog, but he's too big. I need to cut out the treats!
Using the phrase to joke about a pet's weight.
I wish you would cut out the lies and just be honest.
I wish you would cut out the lies and just be honest.
Used to address a serious behavioral issue.
自分をテスト
Choose the correct phrase to complete the sentence about a healthy habit.
If you want to lose weight, you should ___ sugary drinks.
To 'cut out' means to eliminate something from your diet.
How do you tell someone to stop being annoying?
Hey! ___! I'm on a very important phone call.
'Cut it out' is the standard idiom for telling someone to stop an action.
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Formality of 'Cut out'
Telling a friend to stop joking.
Cut it out, man!
Talking about a diet or hobby.
I'm cutting out bread.
Reducing company costs.
We must cut out waste.
When to use 'Cut out'
Art Class
Cutting shapes from paper.
The Gym
Stopping junk food.
Annoying Brother
Telling him to stop poking you.
Office
Removing steps from a process.
よくある質問
10 問No, it often means to stop a habit or behavior. For example, cut out sugar means you stop eating it.
It can be. It is a direct command, so use it with friends or family, not your boss.
Yes, but it means 'excluding' them. Like, They cut me out of the group.
Cut out is removing something from the middle or stopping a habit. Cut off usually means stopping a connection, like a phone call or electricity.
Yes, if you are talking about reducing costs or steps. For example, We can cut out the middleman.
It means you aren't the right type of person for a job. I'm not cut out for the army.
Yes, the past tense is also cut out. For example, Yesterday, I cut out the coupons.
No, the pronoun must go in the middle. You must say cut it out.
It is similar, but cut out implies a total removal or permanent stop of a habit.
Yes, it is used in sewing to describe cutting fabric into the shapes needed for a dress.
関連フレーズ
Stop it
The most basic way to tell someone to cease an action.
Eliminate
A formal word for cutting something out entirely.
Knock it off
An informal, slightly more aggressive way to say 'cut it out'.
Give up
To stop doing or having something, often a habit.
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