cut loose

cut loose

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

(mainly American)

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 someone/something

to get rid of someone or something that you control or own. We're cutting loose only those teachers whose work is below standard.

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cut someone/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.

See also: cut, loose

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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.

See also: cut, loose