CUTANDRUN

cut and run

Verb

  1. To sail away quickly by cutting the yarns that hold the sails furled.
  2. To hurry away; to escape.
  3. To abandon a position as quickly as possible.
    They held on as long as they could, but when the heavy artillery fire started, they had to cut and run.
    President Bush laid out the scenario we face if the United States decides to cut and run.


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