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Meaning of cut someone off at the knees | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To abruptly thwart someone, shut them down, or put them in their place.

CEFR level

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

See also

cut someone some slack cut someone's comb cut someone's throat cut stick cut swathes cut the baby in half

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