what does it mean to cut no slack
to get reamed out
2006-11-21 18:07:03 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
The idiomatic expression "cut no slack" means to not budge on an issue, or not give any leeway or slack. It is derived from a sailing term in how one adjusts the sails to be efficient in getting the most out of the prevailing winds to propel the boat forward.
2006-11-21 18:15:48 · answer #1 · answered by Cordelia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To cut no slack means not to give a person anything easy. For instance, if you get a job working in the same company your dad owns, then he may 'cut you no slack', preferring that you work your way up through the company without any favours from him.
To get reamed out is to be told off by someone in authority.
2006-11-22 02:16:02 · answer #2 · answered by ladybird 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to cut no slack means not to show any softness, or favouritism.
straightened out
2006-11-22 02:15:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋