cut loose

The idiom 'cut loose' can mean to act freely, break away from control, or leave quickly, depending on the context.

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Definition

B2Social

(informal)To behave in a free and uninhibited manner.

Example

After the exams, the students decided to cut loose and have a big party.

B2Personal Freedom

(informal)To break away from influence or control.

Example

She cut loose from her parents and moved to another city.

B2Departure

(informal)To leave or clear out quickly.

Example

As soon as the concert ended, we decided to cut loose and head home.

Similar

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

let loose let go loose off let fly let rip loosen up let off let oneself go let out on the loose let go by the run cast off run wild make free with go wild wild out cast adrift let one's nuts hang break away cut bait lose it play fast and loose throw off lash off fly the coop blow off loose end go nuts loose fish screw loose let down flip out fling out run riot free rein go off the reservation at loose ends loosening up sling off hook off rig out let the devil out loose cannon drop trou lose one's shit get the chop hack off free ball lay off go bananas bust out break out go rogue slacken off blow off steam cut away cast away take off tear away toss out ball out lash out sling out