Cut it out vs Stop this shit

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

Cut it out

Informal Top 5,000 (fairly common)

Stop this shit

Slang Beyond 10,000 (less common)

Most formal: Cut it out Most common: Cut it out

	Cut it out	Stop this shit
Pronunciation	🇬🇧 //kʌt ɪt aʊt// 🇺🇸 //kʌt ɪt aʊt//	🇬🇧 //stɒp ðɪs ʃɪt// 🇺🇸 //stɑp ðɪs ʃɪt//
Meaning	Stop doing something annoying or unwanted.	End this situation or talk.
Example	You're making me laugh too much, cut it out!	I can't take this noise anymore; can you just stop this shit?
Register	Informal	Slang
How common	Top 5,000 (fairly common)	Beyond 10,000 (less common)
Collocations	cut it out now, cut it out, please, just cut it out, cut it out already, don't cut it out	just stop this shit, seriously stop this shit, everyone stop this shit
Common mistakes	Using it with a subject ('cut it out' is meant to be imperative)., Confusing it with 'cut' which could imply literal cutting.	Using it in formal situations., Confusing 'stop this shit' with softer phrases like 'please stop'., Overusing it, which can reduce its impact.
Usage notes	Used in casual conversations. Can be playful or serious. Avoid in formal settings.	This phrase is informal and may be considered rude. Use it only among friends or in casual settings.

See it in real clips

Come on, will you cut it out?

Cut it out! Cut it out! Cease fire!

Come on, will you cut it out?

Cut it out! Cut it out! Cease fire!

Cut it out

Avengers › Avengers Endgame

So, stop this shit. We're the Avengers. Get it together.

Stop this shit

Frequently asked questions: Cut it out vs Stop this shit

What's the difference between Cut it out and Stop this shit?

Cut it out: Stop doing something annoying or unwanted. Stop this shit: End this situation or talk.

Which is more formal: Cut it out and Stop this shit?

Cut it out is the most formal of these.

Which is more common: Cut it out and Stop this shit?

Cut it out is the most common in everyday English.

Can you show an example of each?

Cut it out: You're making me laugh too much, cut it out! Stop this shit: I can't take this noise anymore; can you just stop this shit?

Can I use Cut it out and Stop this shit interchangeably?

Not always. Cut it out and Stop this shit are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.