Cut-Throat Grass

Pronunciation: /kʌt-θroʊt ɡræs/

Definitions of cut-throat grass

noun a plant that grows in lawns and gardens

Example Sentences

A1 I saw some cut-throat grass in the park.

A2 Be careful not to step on the cut-throat grass, it's sharp.

B1 The cut-throat grass in my backyard needs to be trimmed.

B2 The cut-throat grass can be harmful if not properly maintained.

C1 The invasive cut-throat grass species is causing problems for local wildlife.

C2 The cut-throat grass is known for its aggressive growth and ability to outcompete other plants.

Examples of cut-throat grass in a Sentence

formal The gardener carefully removed the cut-throat grass from the flower bed.

informal I hate dealing with cut-throat grass in my yard, it's so annoying to get rid of.

slang I can't stand that cut-throat grass, it's a real pain in the neck.

figurative The competition in the business world can be like navigating through a field of cut-throat grass.

Grammatical Forms of cut-throat grass

• past tense: cut-throat grassed
• plural: cut-throat grasses
• comparative: more cut-throat grass
• superlative: most cut-throat grass
• present tense: cut-throat grasses
• future tense: will cut-throat grass
• perfect tense: has cut-throat grassed
• continuous tense: is cut-throat grassing
• singular: cut-throat grass
• positive degree: cut-throat grass
• infinitive: to cut-throat grass
• gerund: cut-throat grassing
• participle: cut-throat grassed

Origin and Evolution of cut-throat grass

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'cut-throat grass' originated from the appearance of the sharp blades of the grass that can cause cuts or scratches when touched.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe a type of grass with sharp edges, the term 'cut-throat grass' has evolved to also convey a sense of danger or harm, often used metaphorically to describe ruthless or aggressive behavior.