cut around

cut around (something)

To make a sharp turn around something. To evade the police, the robber tried to cut around the car parked at the end of the block but wound up crashing into it.
See also: around, cut
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

cut around something

to move rapidly around something, such as a corner, pole, beam, etc. The cat cut around a corner and escaped from the dog. The speeding car cut around the light pole and almost hit it.
See also: around, cut
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • cut around (something)
  • find way around
  • around (one's) ears
  • go around and around
  • get (someone) around the table
  • get around the table
  • gaze around at (someone or something)
  • feel around
  • feel around (for someone or something)
  • crowd around
References in classic literature
Then, to Billy: "That's why I cut around Ninth an' caught up with you down on Sixth."
The Valley of the Moon
It took thirty-two separate borings to cut around that lock.
The Amateur Cracksman
Nissan Motor Company (NASDAQ: NSANY), a Japan-based automaker is planning to cut around 5,200 additional jobs globally, Kyodo News has reported citing unidentified sources.
Nissan plans to cut 5,200 additional jobs globally
British Gas owner Centrica is to cut around 700 management and back-office jobs.
British Gas owner Centrica is []; FINANCE
Ford is to cut around one-tenth of its global salaried workforce by the end of August as part of a major global restructuring plan.
FORD TO CUT 7,000 JOBS IN RESTRUCTURING PUSH; IN BRIEF
reduction is extremely is very clear cut around 460 in a large compulsory." But Dominic Hook, Unite national officer, said: "This staff reduction programme is extremely alarming.
Barclays to cut hundreds of jobs across Midlands
The bank is expected to cut around 1,500 investment banking jobs as part of a cost-cutting plan, French newspaper Le Figaro has reported.
Societe Generale could be planning major job cuts
The group will look to cut around 1,500 jobs as it seeks to make savings of around PS120m, but has committed to keeping a base in Gosforth for at least three years.
New bank boss: We want to boost opportunities for North East staff; Job loss fears played down as PS1.7bn takeover is completed
The farmers said the trees were cut around dawn using an electric chainsaw.
Israeli settlers cut off 700 grape trees in Hebron
Officials say the move could save the NHS PS34 million a year, should help cut around 800,000 GP consultations if the scheme is taken up nationwide, and could help tackle antibiotic resistance.
Sore throat test set to be introduced; SUNDAY SHORTS
The victim, who last night remained in hospital, was cut around the face with a homemade weapon containing two razor blades at HMP Bristol on Thursday.
Officers walk out after jail knife attack
Citi is expected to cut around 70 staff working in its London office as part of its own cost-cutting programme.
BNP Paribas to cut 675 jobs in investment-banking unit
Then, insert scissors into the slit and cut around the bottle.
DIY motor oil funnel
Cut your potatoes in half (it's best for adults to do this), draw the design into the flat edge and cut around the outline with a sharp knife to create your own potato stamp.
PERFECT PRINTING WITH A PAINTED POTATO