CUT ACROSS
\kˈʌt əkɹˈɒs], \kˈʌt əkɹˈɒs], \k_ˈʌ_t ə_k_ɹ_ˈɒ_s]\
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hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of; "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge"; "foil your opponent"
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be contrary to ordinary procedure or limitations; "Opinions on bombing the Serbs cut across party lines"
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cut using a diagonal lines
By Princeton University
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hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of; "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge"; "foil your opponent"
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cut using a crosscut
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be contrary to ordinary procedure or limitations; "Opinions on bombing the Serbs cut across party lines"
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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