Meanings
This idiom references the foul smell emitted by some cheeses, many of which have a rind that keeps the odor in. Once the rind is pierced, as in the case of slicing it, the smell is released.
How to pronounce "cut the cheese":
AU
To fart (flatulate).
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cut, cheese.
Example Sentences
1
I accidentally cut the cheese while I was bending over.
2
Please be careful not to cut the cheese in front of the guests.
3
My brother loves to cut the cheese and make everyone laugh.
4
He always tries to cut the cheese discreetly, but it's never successful.
5
She couldn't help but giggle when her dad cut the cheese at the dinner table.
