He cuts a fine figure in his new suit.
cut a figure
idiomTo present an image; to make an impression.
She cut an impressive figure as she walked into the room, commanding everyone's attention immediately.
The elderly professor cut a lonely figure as he paced the quiet, dusty halls of the library.
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ballpark figure
An educated guess or estimation within acceptable bounds.
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clear cut
Straightforward, obvious, simple, or basic.
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cut a dash
To make a display of oneself; to give a conspicuous impression.
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cut a deal
To reach a negotiated agreement.
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cut a rug
To dance, especially in a vigorous manner and in one of the dance styles of the first half of the twentieth century.
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cut a swath
Alternative form of cut a wide swath.
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cut a wide swath
To behave in an expansive, flagrantly showy, or pushy manner, especially in public venues; to exert sweeping influence.
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cut about
To go around (move from person to person).