I’ve cut out smoking vs I’ve cut out smoking because

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I've cut out smoking' is a complete and concise statement indicating that the action of stopping smoking has been taken. 'I've cut out smoking because' is used when providing a reason or explanation for cutting out smoking. The addition of 'because' clarifies the reason behind the action.

Last updated: March 21, 2024

I’ve cut out smoking

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that someone has stopped smoking.

This phrase is a complete statement indicating that the action of stopping smoking has been taken.

Examples:

I've cut out smoking and feel much healthier now.
She decided to cut out smoking to improve her overall well-being.

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My daughter wasn't cut out for motherhood, so I've been Micah's primary caregiver since the day he was born.
You'll understand the irony of that once I've cut out your pretty little tongue.
At least somebody else sees I've got my work cut out for me.
Of all the people I've cut out you were the only one who ever clawed her way back in.
Well, I've got my work cut out.
I've got my work cut out for me.
Hetty, you're more cut out for this job Than anybody I've ever worked with. No.
Hetty, you're more cut out for this job than anybody I've ever worked with.
Sure, but you know I've got to cut out.
And after I've cut out the shape, then I have to make sure that there is room for Bart's neck.
I can see I've got my work cut out for me here.
I've got a delicate enough ego as it is. I am not cut out to date a guy with a hero complex.
I've watched my part being changed, my numbers being cut out day after day... and I haven't said a word.
The automatic cut-out just... cut out.
Turns out smoking meth while driving is a parole violation.
"Son... Excuse me, I've left." "I'm not cut out to be a father."
Once Lincoln came out smoking a cigarette.
Tongue cut out, killed with a sickle and strung up.
But local PD says all the surveillance cameras at the lab cut out.
We got our work cut out for us.

I’ve cut out smoking because

This phrase is correct and commonly used when providing a reason or explanation for cutting out smoking.

This phrase is used to explain the reason behind the action of cutting out smoking.

Examples:

I've cut out smoking because I want to lead a healthier lifestyle.
She has decided to cut out smoking because it was affecting her breathing.

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My daughter wasn't cut out for motherhood, so I've been Micah's primary caregiver since the day he was born.
You'll understand the irony of that once I've cut out your pretty little tongue.
At least somebody else sees I've got my work cut out for me.
Of all the people I've cut out you were the only one who ever clawed her way back in.
Well, I've got my work cut out.
I've got my work cut out for me.
Hetty, you're more cut out for this job Than anybody I've ever worked with. No.
Hetty, you're more cut out for this job than anybody I've ever worked with.
Sure, but you know I've got to cut out.
And after I've cut out the shape, then I have to make sure that there is room for Bart's neck.
I can see I've got my work cut out for me here.
I've got a delicate enough ego as it is. I am not cut out to date a guy with a hero complex.
I've watched my part being changed, my numbers being cut out day after day... and I haven't said a word.
The automatic cut-out just... cut out.
Turns out smoking meth while driving is a parole violation.
"Son... Excuse me, I've left." "I'm not cut out to be a father."
Danny, I only get upset with you about your smoking because I need you around.
Once Lincoln came out smoking a cigarette.
Again, the Council tells us that one of its aims is to protect public health and that this aim will be achieved by people giving up smoking because cigarettes are more expensive.
Tongue cut out, killed with a sickle and strung up.

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I’ve cut out smoking vs I’ve cut out smoking because