Dictionary of American idioms

CUT A WIDE SWATH

cut a wide swath: translation

cut a wide swath&cut a big swath
to seem important; to attract a lot of attention. •

In social matters, Mrs. Smith cuts a wide swath.

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Bob cuts a big swath whenever he appears in his military uniform.


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