cut a figure
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Related to cut a figure: cut losses, cut some slack
cut a figure
To convey a particular image. An adjective is often used between "a" and "figure." As the dog ran around while covered in a blanket, he cut a funny figure that entertained the kids.
cut a — figure
present yourself or appear in a particular way. 1994 Vanity Fair David has cut a dashing figure on the international social scene.