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Now the fact that terrorists throughout the world see this as an opportunity to defeat the United States, we have to be - and every Democratic candidate, even those who opposed us going in, now say we just simply can't cut and run.
Al D'Amato

Meaning of "cut and run" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CUT AND RUN

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WHAT DOES CUT AND RUN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Cut and run

Cut and run is a pejorative phrase used in the context of a war or battle meaning cowardly retreat. Thus, stripped of emotional connotation, the phrase simply means withdraw or retire from the conflict at issue. The added pungency of the phrase comes from the partially obscured implication that this withdrawal is a course only undertaken by dishonorable fools whose fear and confusion has overcome their better judgment. According to William Safire the phrase, suggesting panic, "is always pejorative. Nobody, not even those who urge leaders to 'bring the troops home,' will say, 'I think we ought to cut and run." Eugene McCarthy used the phrase as follows: "As continued to go badly, its advocates became more defensive. The motives of those who spoke out against the war were questioned, as was their patriotism, and in the case of the Democrats their loyalty to the party. Critics were called 'nervous Nellies' and 'special pleaders,' and, in the language of cattle handlers, as ready to 'cut and run.'" Congresswoman Jean Schmidt used the phrase in the U.S.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CUT AND RUN

cut a caper
cut a dash
cut a deal
cut a good figure
cut a long story short
cut a melon
cut a person dead
cut a person down to size
cut a poor figure
cut across
cut along
cut and blow-dry
cut and dried
cut and paste
cut and thrust
cut both ways
cut corners
cut down
cut glass
cut in

WORDS THAT END LIKE CUT AND RUN

black run
bombing run
dry run
end run
fun run
green run
ground run
home run
in the long run
in the short run
milk run
on the run
press run
print run
production run
red run
test run
tip and run
toboggan run
trial run

Synonyms and antonyms of cut and run in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «cut and run» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CUT AND RUN

Find out the translation of cut and run to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of cut and run from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cut and run» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

切和运行
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cortar y correr
570 millions of speakers

English

cut and run
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कट और चलाने
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

قص و تشغيل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

вырезать и запустить
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

cortar e correr
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কাটা এবং রান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

partir en courant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Memotong dan lari
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

geschnitten und laufen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

カットして実行します
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

잘라 내기 및 실행
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Cut lan mbukak
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cắt và chạy
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வெட்டி ரன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कट आणि धाव
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kes ve çalıştır
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tagliare la corda
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

cięte i uruchomić
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вирізати і запустити
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tăiat și a alerga
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κοπεί και να τρέξει
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sny en uit te voer
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

klippa och kör
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

klippe ut og kjøre
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cut and run

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CUT AND RUN»

The term «cut and run» is quite widely used and occupies the 29.320 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CUT AND RUN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about cut and run

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4 QUOTES WITH «CUT AND RUN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word cut and run.
1
Dennis Cardoza
If the United States were to cut and run from Iraq, we would send a message of weakness that would embolden our terrorist enemies across the globe. A failed Iraq would destabilize the entire region and undermine U.S. national security for decades to come.
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Al D'Amato
Now the fact that terrorists throughout the world see this as an opportunity to defeat the United States, we have to be - and every Democratic candidate, even those who opposed us going in, now say we just simply can't cut and run.
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David Hackworth
Our fumbling government's response since Beirut - during both Republican and Democratic administrations - has been to cut and run, or to flat ignore this growing threat, apparently hoping it would go away.
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Rick Renzi
I believe there should be no arbitrary date set for withdrawal and yet no permanent, unending deployment. No cut and run, yet measured progress in helping a people who want to be free without an illusion of overnight success.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CUT AND RUN»

Discover the use of cut and run in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cut and run and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Cut & Run
"Cut & Run Series: Book One" A series of murders in New York City has stymied the police and FBI alike, and they suspect the culprit is a single killer sending an indecipherable message.
Madeleine Urban, Abigail Roux, 2008
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Cut and Run
Taut and edge-of-the-seat compelling, Cut and Run is a unique thriller that skillfully blends romance and suspense--Ridley Pearson at his heart-pounding best.
Ridley Pearson, 2006
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Cut and Run
She's a liar.
Jeff Abbott, 2014
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Cut and Run: Loggin' Off the Big Woods
This fascinating book presents true-life photographic images of the lumberjacks and river pigs who began the work, railroad loggers who extended the range and types of logs available, and a close-up look at one town in the wilderness.
Mike Monte, 2002
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Cut and Run: Illegal Logging and Timber Trade in the Tropics
If countries are to manage their forest sustainably they must implement existing laws effectively, and they must do so now! Cut and Run offers readers valuable insight on how this might be done.
Rob Glastra, 1998
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Cut and Run
Ex-CIA and Special Ops, Joe Hunter made a lot of enemies during his covert career—but none worse than the powerful man he left for dead in South America.
Matt Hilton, 2011
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CSI Miami: Cut and Run
Murder and smuggling are just the beginning in the seventh novel based on the global smash hit CSI spin-off series.
Donn Cortez, 2012
8
Cut and Run
A Nazi collaborator willing to do anything to possess it. And a Vietnam war hero turned journalist, chasing the story of this mythic stone. Now Juliana has only two choices: uncover the past before they do...or cut and run.
Carla Neggers, 2012
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Cut and Run
Something sinister is going down in the Big Easy: after his family disappears in the heart of the city, Matt O’Malley turns up at a truck stop with a concussion, unable to remember who attacked him or where his wife and two children are.
Traci Hohenstein, 2013
10
Cut and Run
Sixteen-year-old detective Shelby Woo must find out who is responsible for tampering with a racehorse's saddle before ranch hand Tommy Eng is convicted.
Diana G. Gallagher, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CUT AND RUN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cut and run is used in the context of the following news items.
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City restaurateur warns of TripAdvisor ratings scam
If you gave them the money, I don't know whether they would have cut and run. Dynamic Dart Advertisement. “The whole point in TripAdvisor is ... «Edinburgh Evening News, Jul 15»
2
Another KRT judge exits
In spite of the alleged interference, however, to cut and run would equate to the UN shirking its duty, Chhang added. “I think that the UN has the ... «The Phnom Penh Post, Jul 15»
3
China Stocks: Beijing's Bazooka Fails to Impress, Shanghai Down …
... in the market may reflect some analyst concerns that leveraged up retail speculators will use any strength in the market to cut and run. «Barron's, Jul 15»
4
See, Trump Told You So
"We need somebody who is not going to cut and run! We need somebody who is going to stand up for us! We need somebody who is going to ... «RushLimbaugh.com, Jul 15»
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The Ultimate Guide for Men That Need to Shop at Victoria's Secret
... glances 9 times out of 10), lines will be long, product will be messier, and you're going to want to cut and run before you make it one room in. «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
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VIDEO: Robert Scheer: The Myth of Democrats as the Lesser Evil …
The American public had turned against it. And so Nixon came in with a thing, all right, I'll finish this Vietnam, 'cause we can't just cut and run, ... «Truthdig, Jul 15»
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Blame the E.U.; Don't Ignore the Good News; ... But Stay Skeptical …
The Greeks should have cut and run years ago or the Germans -- notice I say Germans because these other countries seem not to matter at all ... «TheStreet.com, Jul 15»
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Interview Exclusive: Syriza and the capitalism-democracy breakup …
Nina: The reality remains that if Greece was to cut and run from the Eurozone, there would be no immediate way of socialising the economy, ... «Shout Out UK, Jul 15»
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Just did it: Nike co-founder Phil Knight bows out with a swoosh
Macy's is the latest to cut and run from Donald Trump, dumping his men's fashion line, saying it was "disappointed and distressed" by his ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
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For negotiations to succeed, there must be commitment and trust
The Greek government, refusing to take the consequences, cut and run. They don't bear all the responsibility but, ultimately, it is the Greek ... «Irish Examiner, Jun 15»

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