Definition & Meaning of "Cut it close"

cut it close

/kˈʌt ɪt θˈɪŋz klˈəʊs/

/kˈʌt ɪt θˈɪŋz klˈoʊs/

to cut it close

PHRASE

to manage to do something just before the time is over

to [cut] (it|things) close definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "cut it loose" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "cut it loose" is difficult to trace, as it has likely emerged through common usage over time. It is often used in various contexts to describe situations where timing is crucial and success is accomplished by a narrow margin.