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cutthroat

[ kuht-throht ]

noun

  1. a person who cuts the throat of another; a murderer.


adjective

  1. ruthless:

    cutthroat competition.

  2. pertaining to a game, as of cards, in which each of three or more persons acts and scores as an individual.
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Origin of cutthroat1

First recorded in 1525–35; cut + throat
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Part of it was just the reality of the music business setting in and realizing how cutthroat it is — how tough it is to maintain relevance.

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Actor Tara Lee, cast while the show was in London, says that For the Record creates an incredibly supportive environment for performers, a rarity in the cutthroat world of show business.

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Valentine’s Day might be the most cutthroat, derided celebration on the planet.

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In the cutthroat airline industry, few things can boost a company’s reputation more than getting passengers to their destinations on time.

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The music industry is cutthroat and a very dangerous place for young talent.

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