[cut a figure] {v. phr.} To make a favorable impression; carry […]

[cut a swathe] {v. phr.} 1a. To mow a path through […]

[cut across] {v.} 1. To cross or go through instead of […]

[cut and run] {v.}, {informal} To abandon an unfavorable situation. * […]

[cut back] {v.} 1. To change direction suddenly while going at […]

[cut back] {v. phr.} To diminish; lessen; decrease (said of budgets). […]

[cut both ways] or [cut two ways] {v. phr.} To have […]

[cut corners] {v. phr.} 1. To take a short way; not […]

[cut down] {v.} To lessen; reduce; limit. * /Tom had to […]

[cut down to size] {v. phr.}, {informal} To prove that someone […]