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ESLPod_0441_WE_0556 Preparing Food for Cooking The phrase "to cut up," in this podcast, means to cut something into smaller pieces, usually using a knife: "I always start crying whenever I cut up onions." The phrase "to cut a deal" means to make a business transaction, selling or buying something: "The singer cut a deal with the record company to record her first CD." The phrase "to cut (someone) a check" means to write a check to someone: "After the flood, the insurance company cut them a check for $4,600 to repair the damage in their house." Finally, the phrase "to cut corners" means to do something quickly or inexpensively by skipping steps, even if the thing is not done well as a result: "The inspectors said that the building wasn't safe, because the architects cut corners when designing it."

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ESLPod 441 to cut up Food + Drink

Id	ESLPod_0441_WE_0556
Episode Id	ESLPod 441
Episode Title	Preparing Food for Cooking
Phrase	to cut up
Text	The phrase "to cut up," in this podcast, means to cut something into smaller pieces, usually using a knife: "I always start crying whenever I cut up onions." The phrase "to cut a deal" means to make a business transaction, selling or buying something: "The singer cut a deal with the record company to record her first CD." The phrase "to cut (someone) a check" means to write a check to someone: "After the flood, the insurance company cut them a check for $4,600 to repair the damage in their house." Finally, the phrase "to cut corners" means to do something quickly or inexpensively by skipping steps, even if the thing is not done well as a result: "The inspectors said that the building wasn't safe, because the architects cut corners when designing it."
Topics	Food + Drink

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