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Southern US
Cut the lights on
Used when requesting to activate or deactivate lighting fixtures.
Literal Meaning
To switch on the lights; to activate the electrical illumination
Actual Meaning
Turn the lights on/off
Examples in Context

'Cut the lights off.' (Translation: Turn off the lights)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Southern usage
  • 2Means turn on/off
  • 3Regional variation
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