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cut loose

(with something) Go to let go (with something).

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cut loose

to behave or express yourself in a free or forceful way As we crossed the lobby, Charlie cut loose with a yell that made everyone stop and stare at us.

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cut somebody/something loose

to get rid of or release someone or something He made it in baseball to the major leagues, but the Sox cut him loose because he could not hit. Many workers will be cut loose in the upcoming staff reductions.

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cut loose

 

1. if a person or organization cuts loose, they separate themselves from another person or organization (usually + from ) She cut loose from her sponsors and decided to try to fund herself instead.

2. to behave in a way that is free and relaxed, especially when you are enjoying yourself After a few glasses of wine everyone just cut loose and started dancing.

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cut loose

1. Speak or act without restraint, as in He cut loose with a string of curses. [Early 1800s]

2. Leave, clear out, as in Let's cut loose right now. [Slang; 1960s]

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cut loose

in. to let go; to become independent; to grow up and leave home. It was hard to cut loose from home.

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cut loose

To speak or act without restraint: cut loose with a string of curses.

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