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Cutting it fine

Cutting it fine" is a British English idiom that means to have a very tight margin or little time/space for something. It implies that something is being done with a narrow or slight margin, as if it is close to failure.
"She/He/They was cutting it fine getting to the airport this afternoon, she/he/they got to the airport gate just minutes before her/his/their flight, leaving very little time to spare."
by Britney Sparkles June 4, 2025
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Fine

What a women says when she’s not actually good.
by anonymous January 16, 2022
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fine

what your little sister says on the rare occasion when she can deal with not getting her way. can also be pronounced as "FIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNNNNAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH."
leave the dog alone while she's eating.

fine.....
by Sir Flame May 3, 2021
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Fine

“Guy gets heart broken
Guys friend: Yo brudda how u holdin up

Guy: I’m fine
by Cowboy06 April 28, 2020
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Perfectly fine

Ironic statement meaning the exact opposite.
My ex partner who has schizophrenia used to say "I'm perfectly fine" when he was infact not.
I have BPD and now use "perfectly fine" If asked if ok by my best friend and I am actually not "perfectly fine"
Me- "I missed my medication for 2 days"
Friend"how are you feeling?"
Me-"perfectly fine "
Friend-"oh no not "perfectly fine"
by Miss perfectly fine November 8, 2025
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Fine as a frog slink

Often used to describe beauty beyond words. Frog hair is fine, but a frog slink is even finer.
Wow, Maija. You are fine as a frog slink!
by brooklynmars December 22, 2021
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girl: I'm fine

she is not feeling good (mentally and/or physically) and thinks you (S.O.) might tell her "I know you're not baby, what's wrong?" we may not tell you and might get annoyed if you keep asking but we may eventually tell you but we take your caring words to heart and it usually makes us feel better.
(S.O.): Hey, how are you love?
girl: I'm fine wbu
(S.O.): I know you're not baby, what's wrong?
girl: (explains problem)

(S.O.): Hey, how are you love?
girl: I'm fine wbu
(S.O.): I know you're not baby, what's wrong?
girl: You're right but I'm getting through it, thank you
(S.O.): Of course, let me know if you need ANYTHING
by Elle Annie May 31, 2022
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