cutting off the nose to spite the face

"Cutting off the nose to spite the face" is an expression to describe a needlessly self-destructive over-reaction to a problem: "Don't cut off your nose to spite your face" is a warning against acting out of pique, or against pursuing revenge in a way that would damage oneself more than the object of one's anger.

"Cutting off the nose to spite the face" : "Don't cut off your nose to spite your face" is a warning against acting out of pique, or against pursuing revenge in a way that would damage oneself more than the object of one's anger.

by Asaad Abdo August 8, 2018

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you are cut off young man

Expression used to convey that the person's resources have - or will be - cut off. Originates from Paul Verhoeven's Starship Troopers in which Rico's father cuts him off for being obnoxious and dangerously care-free.

The phrase "That's it! You are cut off!" can also be used. The following are instances in which these 2 expressions can be heard:

Example #1

Stan: Why isn't the internet working? I need to finish my homework!
Martin: Maybe something's wrong with the modem.
Jennifer: Your mother just disconnected the cable!
Martin: You are cut off young man!!

Example #2

Steve: Hey John, can you lend me some money?
Mark: You're asking him again? Didn't you already owe him?
John: That's it, you are cut off!

Original Transcript from Starship Troopers. Bill Rico is Johnny's father.

Johnny Rico: I won't quit.
Mr.Bill Rico: I'm telling you, you will. You're not going back, you're going on vacation!
Johnny Rico: I'm not going on vacation! I want to be a citizen. It's my decision.

*Johnny heads toward the door.*

Mr.Bill Rico: You walk out that door you are cut off young man, understand?

*Johnny leaves.*

Mr.Bill Rico: All right! That's it! You are cut off!

by Comrade Karl October 24, 2005

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cut off your electric

A notice that the water company sends you. By the time you've worked out the water company does not supply electric, you will also be aware that by electric they mean dick. By dick, they mean penis.

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by Kung-Fu Jesus June 15, 2004

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Group Chat Cut-off (gcco)

This is a phenomenon that occurs during group chat, when someone asks for an opinion/question, and then right when you say, "i agree" someone before you says another opinion, so the other people dont know who you agree with...

Group Chat:

Megan- Hey guys, do you think we should have a constitution? I mean, we're trying to create a fake project, I think its worth it.

Jack- I dont think it's neccessary

Vishal- I agree

Jack- with who?

Vishal- o dang. got Group chat cut-off (gcco) ... i agreed with megan.

Jack- oh. got it.

by Moreau-Boss August 25, 2011

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