cut and run . cut and run {v.}, {informal} To abandon an unfavorable situation. When the price of coffee dropped sharply many investors wanted to cut and run. Categories: add yours {informal} {v.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: C Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Post my comment