Lop off
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Pro Tip 1/3Physical Action
Used when physically cutting off parts with tools like scissors, knives, or saws. 
After the storm, we had to lop off the damaged limbs of the tree.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Gentle
Suggests a somewhat forceful or abrupt action, not precise or careful. 
He lopped off the end of the rope with a single swing of the axe.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
Can be used metaphorically to mean remove parts of something non-physical, like a budget. 
The company had to lop off several million dollars from its advertising budget.