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Definition

To fart loudly.

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Origins

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.

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In Context

  • "I cannot believe that you cut the cheese at the dinner table!"
  • "You know, did you cut some cheese? Did you fart?"
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