cut it fine
cut it fine
To have a very narrow margin for error or deviation. Having only $20 in your bank account is cutting it fine, if you ask me.
See also: cut, fine
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
cut it fine
Do something closely with a very slight margin, as in Tom always cut it fine, arriving at the last minute. This term uses fine in the sense of "narrow." [Late 1800s]
See also: cut, fine
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
cut it (or things) fine
allow a very small margin of something, usually time.See also: cut, fine
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
cut it/things ˈfine
allow only just enough time to do something: Your train leaves in twenty minutes and you’re still here! You’re cutting it a bit fine, aren’t you?See also: cut, fine, thing
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- cut it/things fine
- be cutting it fine
- fine by (one)
- do fine for (someone)
- do somehow for
- (that's) fine by me
- (that's) fine with me
- fine with me
- in fine
- fine feathers