Cut somebody dead
verb
To ignore someone completely, especially in an openly rude way.
She was so angry with him that she cut him dead at the party.
Often appears as...
- cut him dead
- cut her dead
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial, Idiomatic
verb
To ignore someone completely, especially in an openly rude way.
She was so angry with him that she cut him dead at the party.
Often appears as...
- cut him dead
- cut her dead
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial, Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Social Rudeness
Used when someone is deliberately ignoring a person in social settings to express contempt or disapproval.
At the reunion, when John approached, Mary turned away and cut him dead.
Pro Tip 2/3Harsh Consequences
It's a strong phrase indicating that the ignored person might be shocked or hurt by such treatment.
After the rumor spread, her friends cut her dead in the hallway.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Cues
Pay attention to body language and tone of voice which often accompany this phrase to show disapproval or anger.
Despite his apologies, she just gave him a cold look and cut him dead.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Rudeness
Used when someone is deliberately ignoring a person in social settings to express contempt or disapproval.
At the reunion, when John approached, Mary turned away and cut him dead.
Pro Tip 2/3Harsh Consequences
It's a strong phrase indicating that the ignored person might be shocked or hurt by such treatment.
After the rumor spread, her friends cut her dead in the hallway.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Cues
Pay attention to body language and tone of voice which often accompany this phrase to show disapproval or anger.
Despite his apologies, she just gave him a cold look and cut him dead.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Rudeness
Used when someone is deliberately ignoring a person in social settings to express contempt or disapproval.
At the reunion, when John approached, Mary turned away and cut him dead.
Pro Tip 2/3Harsh Consequences
It's a strong phrase indicating that the ignored person might be shocked or hurt by such treatment.
After the rumor spread, her friends cut her dead in the hallway.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Cues
Pay attention to body language and tone of voice which often accompany this phrase to show disapproval or anger.
Despite his apologies, she just gave him a cold look and cut him dead.
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