get across vs cut across

get across and cut across both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
get across	No	No	Yes	No
cut across	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, get across and cut across are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of get across include cover, cross, cut through, get over, pass over, track, traverse.

get across (verb)	cut across (verb)
become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions	cut using a diagonal line
communicate successfully	travel across or pass over
travel across or pass over	be contrary to ordinary procedure or limitations