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to cut it close
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to manage to do something just before the time is over
Dialect
American
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Idiom
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.
Examples
We cut it close, but we submitted the form thirty seconds before the deadline.
