Cut To Ribbons (Verb)
Meaning
Defeat totally; "We must cut the other team to ribbons!".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- The new coach came in and with his brilliant tactics we cut our opponents to ribbons.
- We must cut the other team to ribbons if we want to make the playoffs this year.
- Their strong defense cut our offense to ribbons in the second quarter.
- The home crowd roared as the home team cut the visitors to ribbons on the soccer field.
- Their well-rehearsed plays cut the opposing team's defense to ribbons in the championship game.