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Cut off the lights
Used when a person wants to end illumination in a room.
Literal Meaning
To sever or separate the connections through which electricity flows to the lights.
Actual Meaning
Turn off the lights
Examples in Context

'Cut off the lights when you leave.' (Translation: Turn off the lights)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Southern phrasing
  • 2Means turn off
  • 3Also 'cut on'
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