cut below

The phrase "cut below" is commonly used to indicate something that is inferior or of lower quality compared to a standard or expectation.

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Definition

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(idiomatic)Inferior in quality or performance compared to a standard or expectation.

Example

His recent work has been a cut below his usual standards.
The service at this restaurant is a cut below what we experienced last time.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cut below":

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