cut a figure

Related to cut a figure: cut losses, cut some slack

cut a figure

To convey a particular image. An adjective is often used between "a" and "figure." As the dog ran around while covered in a blanket, he cut a funny figure that entertained the kids.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

cut a — figure

present yourself or appear in a particular way.
1994 Vanity Fair David has cut a dashing figure on the international social scene.
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cut a fine, poor, sorry, etc. ˈfigure

have a fine, etc. appearance: In his brand new uniform he cut a fine figure.
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See also:
  • cut a fine, poor, sorry, etc. figure
  • figure out
  • figure into
  • figure into (something)
  • figure up
  • a ballpark figure
  • ballpark figure
  • ballpark figure, a
  • figure
  • flatter figure