cut through

durchschneiden

Ein scharfes Werkzeug vollständig durch etwas führen, um es zu teilen oder eine Öffnung darin zu schaffen.

In einfachem Englisch: To divide or make an opening in something by passing a sharp tool all the way through it.

• The knife cut through the rope.
• These scissors won’t cut through thick plastic.
• Use a sharp blade to cut through the cardboard.

So benutzt man es: cut through something (This saw can cut through thick branches.)

Synonyme: slice through

Häufige Wendungen: cut through something, cut through thick wood

eine Abkürzung nehmen

Durch einen Ort gehen, weil dieser Weg kürzer ist, als um ihn herumzugehen.

In einfachem Englisch: To go across a place because that route is shorter than going around it.

• Let’s cut through the park.
• She cuts through the woods on her way home.
• Can we save time by cutting through this alley?

So benutzt man es: cut through + place (We cut through the market to reach the station.)

Synonyme: take a shortcut

Häufige Wendungen: cut through somewhere, cut through the park

überwinden

Verwirrende oder unnötige Dinge, die den Fortschritt behindern, schnell bewältigen.

In einfachem Englisch: To deal quickly with confusing or unnecessary things that stop you making progress.

• We must cut through the confusion.
• He cut through the paperwork and approved our request.
• Can someone cut through these arguments and suggest a solution?

So benutzt man es: cut through something (Her clear explanation cut through the confusion.)

Synonyme: get past, clear away

Häufige Wendungen: cut through something, cut through red tape

Gehör finden

Trotz Ablenkungen oder konkurrierender Botschaften von Menschen wahrgenommen und verstanden werden.

In einfachem Englisch: To get noticed and understood by people despite distractions or competing messages.

• A clear message can cut through.
• Her campaign cut through the noise and reached young voters.
• Will this advertisement cut through to our audience?

So benutzt man es: cut through to someone (A simple message can cut through to busy readers.)

Synonyme: get through, make an impact

Häufige Wendungen: cut through the noise, cut through to someone