Cut it out

18th August 2024

Cut it out

We usually use this expression to ask someone to stop doing something that is annoying us, and it is usually something that they have been doing for some time.
IH Bristol Phrase of the Day: Cut it out
Usage
Written: 
No
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
Freddy, I know you really like making those funny noises with your phone but could you cut it out now?
Oh sorry. It didn’t realise it was annoying you.
Example 2
My little brothers were play fighting last night. I thought they’d cut it out, but Robbie ended up getting a black eye!
Oh no! I hope he’s all right.