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CUT ACROSS

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There are 3 meanings of the phrase Cut Across.

Cut Across - as a verb

Travel across or pass over

Example: "The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cover10cross7cut throughget acrossget overpass overtrack11traverse11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pass6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be contrary to ordinary procedure or limitations

Example: "Opinions on bombing the serbs cut across party lines"

Cut using a diagonal line

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crosscut12

Example Sentences

"He decided to cut across the field instead of following the path."
"I saw him cut across the traffic to reach the other side of the road."
"We need to cut across the park to get to the concert on time."
"She cut across the courtyard to catch up with her friends."
"The shortcut allows you to cut across the neighborhood and save time."
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