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swath

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cut a swath/swathe through something
to cause a lot of destruction, death, or harm in a particular place or among a particular group of people. Violent electrical storms cut a swath through parts of the South yesterday. The AIDS epidemic has already cut a swath through the fashion industry.
See also: cut, through

cut a (wide) swath
1. 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.
2. 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.
Etymology: based on the literal meaning of swath (= a line or strip of grass that has been cut)
See also: cut


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