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

Ravenswood was partly within one of the to-be-improved bays, and, consequently, the rails would cut it close along the water under the terraced bank.

From The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 3, October, 1851 by Various