cut the ribbon

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cut the ribbon — idiom

1. to officially open a new building, road, or event by cutting a ceremonial ribbon

1.idiom
Definition

to officially open a new building, road, or event by cutting a ceremonial ribbon stretched across the entrance.

Example

The mayor cut the ribbon to officially open the new community library.

Noor was invited to cut the ribbon at the opening of the new playground.