cut it/things fine

cut it fine

To have a very narrow margin for error or deviation. Having only $20 in your bank account is cutting it fine, if you ask me.See also: cut, fine

cut it fine

Do something closely with a very slight margin, as in Tom always cut it fine, arriving at the last minute. This term uses fine in the sense of "narrow." [Late 1800s] See also: cut, fine

cut it (or things) fine

allow a very small margin of something, usually time.See also: cut, fine

cut it/things ˈfine

allow only just enough time to do something: Your train leaves in twenty minutes and you’re still here! You’re cutting it a bit fine, aren’t you?See also: cut, fine, thing