give something a cut

They give a clean cut, keeping plants healthy and strong.

He'd been giving her a cut of his wages to invest since he was a child.

Since the courier could not stay to share it, the friend gave him a cut to eat when he had time.

We keep our heads down, work a few country marks that come to the big city, give a cut to the police for protection.

I said, remembering my offer to give her a cut before she left for school.

Give me a good cut and I'll play your game.

I have to give them a cut to make them happy.

That comparison does indeed give you a cut of roughly 45%.

Or had I simply created a generic young female and given the hair a familiar cut?

You might give me a cut of the ten grand.