hop vs cut across

hop is a noun but cut across is not a noun.

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

As verbs, cut across is a hypernym of hop; that is, cut across is a word with a broader meaning than hop:

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

hop (noun)	cut across (noun)
the act of hopping; jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot)
an informal dance where popular music is played
twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer

hop (verb)	cut across (verb)
jump lightly	cut using a diagonal line
make a jump forward or upward	travel across or pass over
jump across	be contrary to ordinary procedure or limitations
traverse as if by a short airplane trip
move quickly from one place to another
travel by means of an aircraft, bus, etc.