nut-cutting time
The term "nut-cutting time" is an idiomatic expression often used in informal contexts to denote a critical or high-pressure moment.
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Definition
C1General
(idiomatic, informal)A critical moment when important decisions or actions must be taken, often under pressure.
Example
- With only an hour left before the deadline, it was nut-cutting time for the project team.
B2Agriculture
(literal)The best time to gather nuts before they are taken by animals or buried in snow.
Example
- Farmers know that autumn is nut-cutting time, as they need to collect the harvest before the first frost.
Similar
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