We can save money by 'cutting out the middleman' and ordering our supplies directly from the manufacturer.
A lot of good ideas are rejected and end up 'on the cutting-room floor'. [=end up not being used]
It's 'cutting it' a bit 'fine' to get to the station at 9:45 when the train leaves at 9:50!
(..) Zeus! Zeus! Zeus! Eat my bronze, you Trojan dogs! Eat my bronze, you Trojan dog! Ahh! Well, that's cutting it close. This is why I ask you to obey me, Sherman. Because I'm your father, and it's my job to keep you safe. But are you sure Ms. Grunion (..)2014 Mr. Peabody & Sherman
(..) about Sigmund Freud? More than you think. Sure. Just like you know all that stuff... about George Washington not really cutting down the cherry tree. Ugh. What a crock. But it's true! How do you know? I just know! Did you read it in a book? (..)2014 Mr. Peabody & Sherman