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Meaning of cut bait | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To give up on something in order to pursue something else.
idiomatic
To chop up fish bait for use.
literally

Examples

“Jenny knew it was time to cut bait, since her relationship with Joe was never going to progress beyond the current level of commitment.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

cut both ways cut capers cut corners cut deeper than a knife cut down cut down the tall poppy