cut someone off in their prime

cut (one) down in (one's) prime

To cause the sudden end of something, such as one's life, when one is at the peak of their skill or physical ability, or in their most successful or productive period. It's so tragic that cancer cut that renowned tennis player down in his prime. Yeah, I used to lift weights, but chronic injuries cut me down in my prime.
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cut (one) off in (one's) prime

To cause the sudden end of something, such as one's life, when one is at the peak of their skill or physical ability, or in their most successful or productive period. It's so tragic that cancer cut that renowned tennis player off in his prime. Yeah, I used to lift weights, but chronic injuries cut me off in my prime.
See also: cut, off, prime
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

cut someone off (or down) in their prime

bring someone's life or career to an abrupt end while they are at the peak of their abilities.
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See also:
  • cut (one) down in (one's) prime
  • cut (one) off in (one's) prime
  • prime
  • get too big for (one's) britches
  • britches
  • be (one's) man/woman
  • be somebody's man/woman
  • make (one's) own luck
  • make your own luck
  • another string to (one's) bow