What is the difference between the public debt and the deficit? The deficit is the difference between the money Government takes in, called receipts, and what the Government spends, called outlays, each year. Receipts include the money the Government takes in from income, excise and social insurance taxes as well as fees and other income.
The cushion cut is an antique and romance-inspiring diamond cut that's been around for more than a hundred years. Until the early 20th century, the cushion cut was the go-to diamond style. It fell out of favor, but has regained popularity recently thanks to its classic look.
cut. vb, cuts, cutting or cut. 1. to open up or incise (a person or thing) with a sharp edge or instrument; gash. 2. (of a sharp instrument) to penetrate or incise (a person or thing). 3. to divide or be divided with or as if with a sharp instrument: cut a slice of bread. 4. (intr) to use a sharp-edged instrument or an instrument that cuts. 5. (tr) to trim or prune by or as if by clipping: to cut hair.