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Meaning of cut like a knife | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To sting severely, to cause a sensation of stinging, especially said of cold weather.
To be very sharp (of a character, or remark)

Examples

“The bitter wind cut like a knife, freezing my fingers and numbing my circulation.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

cut logs cut loose cut off cut off a corner cut off at the pass cut off more than one can chew