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Definition cut through in British English

cut through phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to go through an area instead of going around the edge of it

Example

He decided to cut through the forest.

Synonyms and related words
cross cut across push
2

to make a path through something by cutting

Example

She tried to cut through the undergrowth.

Example

He cut his way through the jungle with a machete.

Synonyms and related words
cross cut across push
3

to deal quickly and effectively with something that causes problems or is confusing

Example

We need to cut through the political rhetoric and see what really lies behind the policy.

Synonyms and related words
cope overcome carry off
4

to move quickly and smoothly through something

Example

England cut through the French defence and scored a try.

Synonyms and related words
fly hasten speed
Definition cut through in British English