Ahoy, landlubber! The phrase “cut and run” once had literal ties to sea voyages. Picture this: a storm’s a-brewin’, the anchors are down, and you need to make a swift getaway. Time to cut those anchor cables and set sail, matey!
Related Terms and Similar Expressions
- Bail out: To escape frequently in an abrupt or hasty manner.
- Take a powder: To leave suddenly or vanish.
- Make a quick getaway: To leave a place quickly to avoid trouble or danger.
- Skedaddle: Run away hurriedly.
- Vamoose: To depart quickly, derived from Spanish ‘vamos,’ meaning ’let’s go.’
Synonyms
- Flee
- Bolt
- Run off
- Beat a retreat
- Hightail it
Antonyms
- Linger
- Tarry
- Perch
- Stay put
- Stand firm
Humor-Filled Quotes
“Why, it’s almost as if our after-lunch meeting drove everyone to cut and run!” 🤷♂️
Proverbs with Similar Meaning
“A timely retreat is no bad measure."—Italian Proverb
Literature, Books, Songs, Poetry, and Movies
- Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, where the term got a figurative nod in 1861.
- “Cut and Run” (2019 song) by Unspoken—a contemporary use in popular culture.
Inspirational Thought 😌
“Sometimes, the bravest move is the swiftest retreat.”
### Which Term Reflects Hastily Leaving?
- [x] Cut and run
- [ ] Chat and stay
- [ ] Write and Pause
- [ ] Eat and Relax
> **Explanation:** "Cut and run" is a term signifying a hasty departure, often from a dire situation.
### True or False: The origin of "cut and run" is related to ship anchoring.
- [x] True
- [ ] False
> **Explanation:** True! It comes from the practice of cutting the ship’s anchor cable to quickly set sail in an emergency.
### Which Idiom means the Same as "Cut and Run"?
- [x] Bail out
- [ ] Fire and ice
- [ ] Break a leg
- [ ] Take it easy
> **Explanation:** "Bail out" means to leave quickly, often in a hasty manner much like "cut and run."
### Which Literature Reference Contains the Phrase "Cut and Run"?
- [x] Great Expectations
- [ ] Hamlet
- [ ] The Hobbit
- [ ] Brave New World
> **Explanation:** Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations" includes a reference to the term in its figurative sense.
### What’s an Anonym of "Cut and Run"?
- [ ] Bolt
- [ ] Flee
- [x] Stay put
- [ ] Hightail it
> **Explanation:** "Stay put" is the opposite of "cut and run," meaning to remain in place.
For those inevitable moments in life that require a sharp pivot or a swift retreat, remember: even the best navigators know when it’s time to cut the anchor and sail into new horizons.
Hasta luego, and may your paths be merry and winds favorable! 🌬️
-Nautical Nellie 🌊
