Cut Loose

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /kʌt luːs/

Definitions of cut loose

verb to release or free from a restraint or constraint

Example Sentences

A1 I cut loose the rope and the boat floated away.

A2 The children cut loose and ran around the playground laughing.

B1 After finishing my exams, I decided to cut loose and go on a trip.

B2 The team cut loose during the celebration party and had a great time.

C1 The artist felt the need to cut loose from traditional techniques and try something new.

C2 She finally decided to cut loose from her old job and pursue her passion for photography.

adjective having freedom or independence

Example Sentences

A1 The children were allowed to cut loose and play freely in the park.

A2 After finishing their exams, the students decided to cut loose and have a party.

B1 It's important to cut loose and relax after a long day at work.

B2 The group of friends decided to cut loose and go on a spontaneous road trip.

C1 Sometimes you just need to cut loose and let go of all your worries.

C2 The CEO encouraged the employees to cut loose and celebrate the company's success with a lavish party.

adverb in a manner that is unrestrained or without inhibition

Example Sentences

A1 I cut loose on the dance floor and had a great time.

A2 After finishing my exams, I decided to cut loose and relax for a few days.

B1 It's important to cut loose and have some fun after a long week of work.

B2 When on vacation, I like to cut loose and try new activities.

C1 After years of working hard, she finally cut loose and traveled the world.

C2 The group of friends decided to cut loose and have a wild night out.

Examples of cut loose in a Sentence

formal After completing all of her work for the day, she decided to cut loose and relax at home.

informal Let's cut loose and have some fun tonight!

slang I'm ready to cut loose and party all night long!

figurative It's time to cut loose from all the stress and worries weighing you down.

Grammatical Forms of cut loose

past tense

cut loose

plural

cut loose

comparative

more cut loose

superlative

most cut loose

present tense

cuts loose

future tense

will cut loose

perfect tense

has cut loose

continuous tense

is cutting loose

singular

cuts loose

positive degree

cut loose

infinitive

to cut loose

gerund

cutting loose

participle

cut loose

Origin and Evolution of cut loose

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The origin of the phrase 'cut loose' is believed to come from nautical terminology, where 'cut' referred to severing a rope or line, and 'loose' meant to release or set free.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'cut loose' has evolved to mean to break free from restrictions or constraints, to behave freely and uninhibitedly.