cut it close

Example Sentences

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I’m a broken record on this, but now isn’t the time to cut it close.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

On Thursday night, the Tigers always had an answer when the Gamecocks cut it close.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 30, 2021

Add an iPhone backup with all your photos and some videos, and you’re starting to cut it close.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2018

So, Chubb knew he’d have to cut it close, hop a helicopter and cross his fingers.

From Washington Times • Apr. 27, 2018

And he cut it close off by the roots, for if you pull heather, then with the roots are sure to come up both moss and turf.

From Kenneth McAlpine A Tale of Mountain, Moorland and Sea by Stables, Gordon