cut a (wide) swath

1. To garner attention. Cindy is such a talented designer that I'm sure her gowns will cut a swath in the fashion world.

2. To cause a lot of damage or suffering in a specific area or population. It seems that the high winds cut a wide swath through our neighborhood last night, blowing down trees and power lines on nearly every street. Severe malnourishment has certainly cut a swath through this part of the globe.

cut a wide swath

and cut a big swath

to seem important; to attract a lot of attention. In social matters, Mrs. Smith cuts a wide swath. Bob cuts a big swath whenever he appears in his military uniform.

cut a wide swath

Draw a lot of attention, make a considerable display, as in Although he was new to the company, he cut a wide swath. This metaphoric use of making a big sweep of the scythe in cutting grass survives despite the mechanization of farming and the declining use of the noun swath. [Mid-1800s]

cut a wide swath

To make a big display; draw much attention.

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释义	cut a (wide) swath cut a (wide) swath 1. To garner attention. Cindy is such a talented designer that I'm sure her gowns will cut a swath in the fashion world. 2. To cause a lot of damage or suffering in a specific area or population. It seems that the high winds cut a wide swath through our neighborhood last night, blowing down trees and power lines on nearly every street. Severe malnourishment has certainly cut a swath through this part of the globe. See also: cut, swath Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. cut a wide swath and cut a big swath to seem important; to attract a lot of attention. In social matters, Mrs. Smith cuts a wide swath. Bob cuts a big swath whenever he appears in his military uniform. See also: cut, swath, wide McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. cut a wide swath Draw a lot of attention, make a considerable display, as in Although he was new to the company, he cut a wide swath. This metaphoric use of making a big sweep of the scythe in cutting grass survives despite the mechanization of farming and the declining use of the noun swath. [Mid-1800s] See also: cut, swath, wide The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. cut a wide swath To make a big display; draw much attention. See also: cut, swath, wide American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: cut a wide swath swath cut a big swath cut a swath through (something) cut a swathe through cut a swathe through something swathe have something at your feet cut a (wide) swath, to blue gown
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