cut a swath

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cut a (wide) swath also cut a (wide) swathe

1. to attract a lot of interest or attention The two beautiful sisters cut a wide swath through our little town, and every male wanted to take them out. The new game is unusually inventive and has cut a wide swath in the video game market.

2. to cause a lot of destruction, death, or harm in a particular place Violent thunderstorms cut a swath of destruction through the area, blowing down trees and damaging houses.

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of swath ( a line or strip of grass that has been cut)

See also: cut, swath

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