General
cut off the lights
What does cut off the lights mean?
A Southern way of saying "turn off"—applied to lights, the TV, or the water.
"Cut off the lights when you leave the room."
Origin
Southern regional use of "cut off/cut on" where other regions say "turn off/turn on."
Frequently asked questions
What does "cut off the lights" mean?
It simply means turn off the lights—"cut off" stands in for "turn off."
How do you use "cut off the lights"?
Use it for switching things off, as in "Cut off the lights when you leave the room."
Where does "cut off the lights" come from?
It's a Southern regional use of "cut off/cut on" where other regions say "turn off/turn on," applied to lights, TVs, or water.
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