cut a figure



cut 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.
See also: cut, figure

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Zal-Persian Mythology
Merilyn-English
Ezras-Biblical Latin
ErjaER-yahFinnish
IarfhlaithEER-lahIrish
Partheniapar-THEE-nee-ə (English)Greek Mythology