Phrase guide

cut someone loose

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To let someone go from something, such as a position, relationship, or obligation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • The pizza chain was forced to close several locations and cut employees loose.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Portuguese: dispensar — to let someone go
  • Russian: освободи́ть (osvobodítʹ) — to let someone go
  • Russian: отпусти́ть (otpustítʹ) — to let someone go