Is "cut the timeline" a common expression?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
"Cut the timeline" is not a general expression, but we can try to understand it by considering context. If we consider "cut" to be a synonym for "decrease" or "reduce," we can understand the phrase to mean "reduce/decrease the timeline in half," likely referring to a project timeline. We use these verbs commonly when speaking or writing about work-related topics. Ex: Our manager cut the project timeline by half, we're behind schedule now. Ex: Max has extended the project timeline, so we have a little room to breathe.