Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cut-a-swath
idiom
/kʌt ə swɔːθ/
Definition
To make a wide, sweeping movement or change, particularly in a manner that has a significant impact on something.
Examples
- During the campaign, the candidate cut a swath through the opposition with his bold ideas.
- Her innovative design cut a swath across the fashion industry, inspiring many other designers.
Meaning
The phrase is often used metaphorically to describe the act of greatly influencing or altering a situation, often by taking decisive actions.
Synonyms
- make an impact
- create a stir
- bring about change
- shake things up
