| Definitions | | cut and run |
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verb to cut and run
- (nautical) To sail away quickly by cutting the yarns that hold the sails furled
- (context, by extension) To hurry away; to escape
- (military) To abandon a position as quickly as possible.
- They held on as long as they could, but when the heavy artillery fire started, they had to cut and run.
- Mr. Bush laid out the scenario we face if the United States decides to cut and run.
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