cut a figure
1cut a figure — To make a bold impression through one s appearance • • • Main Entry: ↑figure * * * cut a figure ◇ If you cut a fine/dashing/heroic (etc.) figure, you look very good and impressive. He cut a fine figure in his officer s uniform. • • • Main Entry:… …
2cut a … figure — cut a… ˈfigure idiom (of a person) to have a particular appearance • He cut a striking figure in his white dinner jacket. Main entry: ↑figureidiom …
3cut a figure — to create an image. Wielding a knife and covered in blood, the actress cut a figure that was terrifying. Usage notes: usually used with an adjective before figure: He was tall and slim and cut a handsome figure …
4cut an ... figure — cut an [interesting/ridiculous/unusual etc.] figure if someone cuts an interesting, ridiculous, unusual etc. figure, they seem interesting, ridiculous, unusual etc.. My Russian uncle cut an unusual figure among the very British audience …
5cut an figure — cut an [interesting/ridiculous/unusual etc.] figure if someone cuts an interesting, ridiculous, unusual etc. figure, they seem interesting, ridiculous, unusual etc.. My Russian uncle cut an unusual figure among the very British audience …
6cut a figure — idi to give a certain impression of oneself: to cut a distinguished figure[/ex] …
7cut a - figure — present oneself or appear in a particular way David has cut a dashing figure on the international social scene …
8cut a figure — {v. phr.} To make a favorable impression; carry off an activity with dignity and grace. * /With his handsome face and sporty figure, Harry cuts quite a figure with all the ladies./ …
9cut a figure — {v. phr.} To make a favorable impression; carry off an activity with dignity and grace. * /With his handsome face and sporty figure, Harry cuts quite a figure with all the ladies./ …
10cut\ a\ figure — v. phr. To make a favorable impression; carry off an activity with dignity and grace. With his handsome face and sporty figure, Harry cuts quite a figure with all the ladies …
