- cut and run
- a) idi naut. navig. to cut the anchor cable and set sail, as in an emergencyb) idi naut. navig. to leave as hurriedly as possible; flee
From formal English to slang. 2014.
cut and run
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cut and run — {v.}, {informal} To abandon an unfavorable situation. * /When the price of coffee dropped sharply many investors wanted to cut and run./ … Dictionary of American idioms
cut and run — {v.}, {informal} To abandon an unfavorable situation. * /When the price of coffee dropped sharply many investors wanted to cut and run./ … Dictionary of American idioms
Cut and run — For other uses, see Cut and run (disambiguation). Cut and run is a pejorative[citation needed] phrase used in the context of a war or battle meaning cowardly retreat.[citation needed] Thus, stripped of emotional connotation, the phrase simply… … Wikipedia
Cut and run (disambiguation) — Cut and run is a pejorative phrase used in the context of a war or battle to mean cowardly retreat. Cut and run may also refer to: Cut and Run (game), a board game Cut and Run (record label), a breakbeat record label This disambiguation page… … Wikipedia
Cut and Run (game) — For other uses, see Cut and run (disambiguation). Cut and Run is a board game for 3 to 6 players, produced by Cut and Run Productions Ltd. The main aim of the game is to travel round the circular board, using dice. The space you land on usually… … Wikipedia
Cut and run (record label) — infobox record label founder = Nick Annand genre = Breakbeat, Drum and Bass url = http://www.myspace.com/cutruncrewCut Run is a record label specialized in breakbeat bootlegs produced by Nick Annand, also known as Dj Dee Kline, released… … Wikipedia
To cut and run — Cut Cut (k[u^]t), v. i. 1. To do the work of an edged tool; to serve in dividing or gashing; as, a knife cuts well. [1913 Webster] 2. To admit of incision or severance; to yield to a cutting instrument. [1913 Webster] Panels of white wood that… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Cut — (k[u^]t), v. i. 1. To do the work of an edged tool; to serve in dividing or gashing; as, a knife cuts well. [1913 Webster] 2. To admit of incision or severance; to yield to a cutting instrument. [1913 Webster] Panels of white wood that cuts like… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
run — See: BLOOD RUNS COLD, END RUN, CUT AND RUN, FIRST RUN, HOME RUN, IN THE LONG RUN, IN THE RUNNING, ON THE RUN, OUT OF THE RUNNING, SECOND RUN … Dictionary of American idioms
run — See: BLOOD RUNS COLD, END RUN, CUT AND RUN, FIRST RUN, HOME RUN, IN THE LONG RUN, IN THE RUNNING, ON THE RUN, OUT OF THE RUNNING, SECOND RUN … Dictionary of American idioms
Cut detection — is a field of research of computer science. Its subject is the automated detection of cuts in digital video. Use Cut detection is used to split up a film into basic scenes. Therefore, it is of great use in software for post production of videos.… … Wikipedia
