cortar por lo sano
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cortar por lo sano
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (idiom) (to take extreme measures)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. to take drastic action
El gobierno no se anduvo con medias tintas y cortó por lo sano.The government didn't play around with half measures and took drastic action.
2. (idiom) (to abandon an unsuccessful activity)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. to cut one's losses
Había perdido dos años en un trabajo que odiaba. Decidí cortar por lo sano y dejar la empresa.I'd wasted two years in a job I hated. I decided to cut my losses and leave the company.
3. (idiom) (to end a relationship)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. to make a clean break
Si no estás enamorada de él, no te andes con tonterías. Corta por lo sano.If you're not in love with him, don't mess around. Make a clean break.
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