cut an [interesting etc.] figure

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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.

See also: cut, figure

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