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cut someone or something to something 
1. Lit. to chop or slice up someone or something, especially to bits or pieces. The chef cut the carrots to bite-size pieces. The lawn mower will cut you to bits if you get under it.
2. Fig. to destroy an argument; to destroy someone's argument. The lawyer heard her argument and cut her to bits. She cut the argument to pieces.
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cut to someone or something

to shift the radio, movie, or television audience's attention abruptly to someone or something new. Suddenly, the engineer cut to the announcer. The technical director cut to a remote unit that was covering an accident. The camera cut to scenes of Atlanta burning.
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Thus, we urge supporters of a meaningful tax cut to remain flexible, rather than risk everything on a reduction in motor vehicle fees.
The Python tubing can be easily cut to the desired length with a knife, scissors or the special cutting tool included in the Cut-To-Fit kit.
 
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