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cut it fineTo have a very narrow margin for error or deviation. Having only $20 in your bank account is cutting it fine, if you ask me. cut it fineDo something closely with a very slight margin, as in Tom always cut it fine, arriving at the last minute. This term uses fine in the sense of "narrow." [Late 1800s] cut it (or things) fine allow a very small margin of something, usually time.cut it/things ˈfine allow only just enough time to do something: Your train leaves in twenty minutes and you’re still here! You’re cutting it a bit fine, aren’t you? |