cut the foil
Meaning: To sharpen one's thinking; to think more critically, carefully, or intelligently.
Origin: Coined independently after observing how cutting aluminium foil can sharpen scissors.
Origin: Coined independently after observing how cutting aluminium foil can sharpen scissors.
Example: "Come on, man! Cut the foil. You're missing the obvious!"
Alternative form: "Cut the foil, man!"
Alternative form: "Cut the foil, man!"
cut the foil by Evara.Lune.xx November 6, 2026