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Discover Ludwig"cut a figure" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is usually used to describe a person's physical appearance, behavior, or influence. For example, "She cut a very stylish figure in her new outfit."
Dictionary
cut a figure
verb
To present an image; to make an impression.
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Yet even so, this article cut a figure: sleek of line, cutting edge in design, of the moment and yet blue-collar practical.
In common with 78% of all Mail content, the article included the phrases "looked downbeat", "not a friend in sight" and "cut a figure of loneliness", although some may argue that the photos simply depicted Evans "cutting the figure" of a chap having a glass of wine while locked out of his house.
"He really cut a figure.
"But, oh, the man cut a figure on horseback".
For 11 years, Mrs Thatcher dominated Britain and cut a figure on the global stage.
Now he cut a figure familiar to anyone who has sat near a front row in school -- the fidgety, sweet-natured know-it-all.
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In the last three years, Bohl and his wife, Dorothy, have cut a figure-eight across the U.S. visiting clients, giving seminars and seeing the sights along the way.
But now, it cut a ravaged figure.
Mr. Reisman cut a flamboyant figure.
Cruise can cut a divisive figure.
But they will cut a slimmer figure.
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