1 B1 idiomatic informal
Used to tell someone, especially a child, to go away or leave.
"Cut along now, children — the adults need to talk."
inseparable
cut along
B1 informal inseparable intransitive
An informal, somewhat old-fashioned way of telling someone to leave or go away.
In plain English
To go away or leave quickly — often said to children.
What does "cut along" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 A2 neutral
To cut in a direction following the length or edge of something.
"Cut along the dotted line to separate the two halves of the form."
inseparable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To cut (move) along a path or route.
Actually means
To go away or leave quickly — often said to children.
Usage tip
Mainly British English, now considered somewhat dated or old-fashioned. Often used to dismiss children politely. Also used literally to mean cutting in a line or along an edge.
Words that pair with "cut along"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
now quickly children home
How to conjugate "cut along"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
cut along
I/you/we/they
3rd person
cuts along
he/she/it
Past simple
cut along
yesterday
Past participle
cut along
have + pp
-ing form
cutting along
continuous
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