cut a ribbon

cut a/the ribbon

To formally open or begin something, which can include the act of cutting a ceremonial ribbon. The CEO should definitely be there when we cut the ribbon on the new hospital wing tomorrow.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

cut a (or the) ribbon

perform an opening ceremony, usually by formally cutting a ribbon strung across the entrance to a building, road, etc.
See also: cut, ribbon
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See also:
  • cut a/the ribbon
  • catch a tiger by the tail
  • the blame for (something)
  • start out at (something or some place)
  • start out at an amount of money
  • start off at (something or some place)
  • blame for
  • blame for (something)
  • blamed
  • crush it