idiom
Business
cut out the middleman
KUT owt the MID-ul-man
kʌt aʊt ðə ˈmɪdəlmænListen
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Syllable breakdown
cutoutthemiddleman
Dictionary meaning
to eliminate intermediary parties from a supply chain or transaction, dealing directly with the source or end customer; a principle of disintermediation; central to the rise of direct-to-consumer brands and e-commerce platforms
History and origin
English commercial idiom — 'middleman' has been used since the 18th century for traders acting between producer and consumer
Examples
- By selling directly online, the winery cut out the middleman and increased margins by 30%.
- Supply chain integration allows manufacturers to cut out the middleman and respond faster to retailers.
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