Cut across
/kʌt əˈkrɒs/B1
Intermediate
1. To take a shorter or more direct route that goes through something.
- We decided to cut across the field to get to school faster.
- To save time, the hikers cut across the park instead of following the trail.
2. To affect or be relevant to different groups or areas simultaneously.
- The issue of climate change cuts across political boundaries, affecting all nations.
- Her research cuts across several disciplines, including sociology and physics.
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