मतलब
To take drastic measures to end a problem quickly and completely.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Spain, this is a very common phrase in professional environments. It is seen as a sign of efficiency. Mexicans often use this when talking about ending toxic relationships or 'cortar' (breaking up) with someone. Argentines value directness. Using this phrase shows you are not afraid to take charge. In Colombia, it is often used in family or business settings to resolve long-standing disputes.
Use it for emphasis
Use this phrase when you want to show you are serious about a decision.
Don't use it for small things
It sounds too dramatic for minor daily issues.
मतलब
To take drastic measures to end a problem quickly and completely.
Use it for emphasis
Use this phrase when you want to show you are serious about a decision.
Don't use it for small things
It sounds too dramatic for minor daily issues.
खुद को परखो
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the idiom.
Después de tantos problemas, decidimos __________ con ese proveedor.
The idiom is 'cortar por lo sano'.
Which situation is appropriate for 'cortar por lo sano'?
Which of these is the best use case?
The idiom is for drastic, final measures, not daily tasks.
Match the Spanish phrase to its English equivalent.
Cortar por lo sano
Both imply a quick, decisive, and potentially painful action.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
3 अभ्यासDespués de tantos problemas, decidimos __________ con ese proveedor.
The idiom is 'cortar por lo sano'.
Which of these is the best use case?
The idiom is for drastic, final measures, not daily tasks.
बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:
Both imply a quick, decisive, and potentially painful action.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
2 सवालIt can be if you say it to someone about their own problems. Use it for your own decisions.
Yes, it shows you are decisive and can handle difficult situations.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Cortar de raíz
synonymTo cut from the root
Hacer borrón y cuenta nueva
similarTo wipe the slate clean
Tomar el toro por los cuernos
similarTo take the bull by the horns
Ir al grano
similarTo get to the point
