clear-cut
clear-cut: clearly stated, definite, apparent
Examples of CLEAR-CUT
- Zettel recently visited Michigan and said that school is his clear-cut favorite.
- Such success made him a clear-cut selection but tells a thin slice of the story.
clear-cut: clearly stated, definite, apparent
to cut corners: to economize, to save money Examples of TO CUT CORNERS Most students live on limited budgets and have to cut corners whenever possible. The Livingstons have nine children, so it is essential that they cut corners at all times.
a babe in the woods: Someone who does not know much and can easily be deceived.Examples of A BABE IN THE WOODS He was a babe in the woods when he first came to London. But when the playoffs started, he was a babe in the woods.
to take off: to remove (usually said of clothes) Examples of TAKE OFF The chef forgot to take off his apron when he sat down to eat. With his diet, he was hoping to take off some weight before his vacation at the beach.
to take one’s time: to do without rush, not to hurry Examples of TAKE ONE’S TIME The landlord will need to take his time to draft the new lease. The artist wanted to take his time on his masterpiece.
to live up to: to fulfill (a standard or promise) Examples of TO LIVE UP TO It was clear that the lazy student would never live up to his family’s expectations. It surprised us that the car salesperson lived up to all the promises he made.
to get better, worse, etc.: to become better, worse, etc. Examples of GET BETTER, WORSE I practice the violin every day, because I know there’s no other way to get better. When he got the angry call from his manager, he knew his day was going to get worse.