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#544292 Mon, 21 Jul 08 07:11 AM

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New2, do you mean why the transitive cut needs the preposition down? I think down could be an adverb and cut down is a commonly used phrazal verb. Anyways I can't answer it properly.

"Cut" can be used as an adjective, noun and verb (transitively and intransitively).

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#544295 Mon, 21 Jul 08 07:16 AM

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I've heard cut staff.

I am inclined to believe that is used informally to mean to cut down staff strength.

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#544304 Mon, 21 Jul 08 07:30 AM

I agree with you that its usage is casual. It sounds like you would accept cut troops as well.

I wish another expert would join the discussion. Anyone?

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