CUTTING IT Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

cutting it

phrase

present participle of cut it

as in making it

to reach a desired level of accomplishment He couldn't cut it as an actor, so went into journalism instead.

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Recent Examples of cutting it Use it in salads by marinating in soy sauce, lime juice, and black pepper, cutting it into thin strips, and sauteing with a little coconut oil. — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026 If a stage is a tenth of the path, then even cutting it to zero shortens the path by a tenth at most. — Illia Smoliienko, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 The quick is hard to see, especially on dark nails, and cutting it causes pain and bleeding. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026 How to Mince an Onion Mincing an onion is cutting it into very small pieces. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026 Making every other drink a lower-cost nonalcoholic option can make a night out meaningfully cheaper without cutting it short. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026 Chronically cutting it short has consequences for cognition, mood, metabolism and long-term health. — Renée Onque, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026 Murakami's lofted his team-leading 26th homer off the left-field foul pole off Williams with one out in the sixth, cutting it to 2-1. — CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026 The night hadn’t started with any intention of cutting it close. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cutting it

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That’s lowered expectations to just a handful, or none, of these startups making it to public markets, the sources said.

— Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Fort Worth Arlington Heights Fresh off making it past the area round for the first time since 1973, the Yellow Jackets have another talented team under head coach Curtis James.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of making it

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For a franchise that has experienced the playoffs in consecutive seasons five times in its 150-year history, getting there back-to-back years is an accomplishment, even with the Cubs not accomplishing their goal of winning the World Series.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Moreover, the contrast between Paulina and Eloise shows who Paulina might become and the cost of getting there.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of getting there

Phrase

With Día de Muertos just a month away, outdoor footwear manufacturer Timberland is getting ahead of the Mexican holiday celebration with the launch of a new Premium 6-Inch waterproof boot pack made up of unique styles for men and women.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Some strategists think the market is getting ahead of itself — that yields now essentially are pricing in stronger economic growth and are overly sensitive to the vagaries of oil prices amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026