cut the crap
rude slang
1. To stop trying to be deceptive. Often used as an imperative. Cut the crap—I know you're lying to me. Look, can we cut the crap and call this what it is? I'm being fired, not "reallocated." Cut the crap—what really happened to all the money I invested?
2.To stop fooling around. Often used as an imperative. We'll never get this room painted unless you guys cut the crap and start working! Cut the crap, will ya? The boss is expecting us to have that report finished today! Guys! Put your phones down and cut the crap.
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