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go under the knife

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go under the knife

Fig. to submit to surgery; to have surgery done on oneself. She goes under the knife tomorrow for her gallbladder. Frank lives in constant fear of having to go under the knife.

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go under the knife

to have a medical operation More and more women are choosing to go under the knife just to improve their appearance. (humorous)

See also: knife