C1idiombusinessIELTS-friendly
cut out the middleman
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to deal directly with someone instead of through a person or company that takes a share
Also spelt 'middle man'. The plural is 'middlemen'.
In context
Farmers who sell directly online cut out the middleman and keep more of the profit.
By cutting out the middleman, the shop can sell its coffee much more cheaply.
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