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knife up

verb
  1. To trim the edges on a boot or shoe of bits of leather, etc. that may be attached to the sides. (dated)
  2. To trim with a knife.
  3. To extract a morsel or dab (of something) with a knife.
  4. To cut up or carve up with a knife.
  5. To slice through; to cut or traverse a path through or between. (figuratively)
  6. To penetrate sharply upward. (figuratively)
  7. To move in a stabbing or penetrating manner (figuratively)
  8. To traverse up the body in a quick stabbing sensation (figuratively)
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