cut something to ribbons
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She cut the ribbon to open it just over a year ago.

Today (November 10, 2011), the program will cut the ribbon on its 101st home.

In September, the school cut the ribbon on a new library that was built through the efforts of the parents' group.

I recently cut the ribbon of our humanitarian aid office there.

In the moment when the engine started forward, he cut the white ribbon and leaped out of the way.

I was not made to cut ribbons and kiss babies.

This week, both businesses cut the ribbon for two new stores serving our community.

Related article discussing the bridge and girl who cut the ribbon.

And so, will you please join me now as we cut the ribbon for the most profound urban development of the 21st century!

Eddie Willers was to cut the ribbon they held and thus to open the new line.