Expression used to convey that the person's resources have - or will be - cut off. Originates from Paul Verhoeven'sStarship Troopers in which Rico's father cuts him off for being obnoxious and dangerously care-free.
The phrase "That's it! You are cut off!" can also be used. The following are instances in which these 2 expressions can be heard:
Example #1
Stan: Why isn't the internet working? I need to finish my homework!
Martin: Maybe something's wrong with the modem.
Jennifer: Your mother just disconnected the cable!
Martin: You are cut off young man!!
Example #2
Steve: Hey John, can you lend me some money?
Mark: You're asking him again? Didn't you already owe him?
John: That's it, you are cut off!
Johnny Rico: I won't quit.
Mr.Bill Rico: I'm telling you, you will. You're not going back, you're going on vacation!
Johnny Rico: I'm not going on vacation! I want to be a citizen. It's my decision.
*Johnny heads toward the door.*
Mr.Bill Rico: You walk out that door you are cut off young man, understand?
*Johnny leaves.*
Mr.Bill Rico: All right! That's it! You are cut off!
A contest of virility between two men, as demonstrated in Cyborg (1989), in which both men tear off their shirts and exchange screams of rage until one can no longer handle the otherβs machismo.