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Used when describing a physical action of making something into smaller parts. SlidePlease cut up the pizza into eight slices.
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Often used in cooking, to refer to preparing ingredients by cutting them. SlideCould you cut up the potatoes before boiling?
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Sometimes it implies frustration or anger when someone has to cut something up. SlideHe was so mad, he cut up all her letters.