cut a wide swath

Idioms  

1. Draw a lot of attention, make a considerable display, as in Although he was new to the company, he cut a wide swath. This metaphoric use of making a big sweep of the scythe in cutting grass survives despite the mechanization of farming and the declining use of the noun swath. [Mid-1800s]

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cut a wide swath

Going after their food sources would cut a wide swath through California’s fauna and flora.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2022

Shields cut a wide swath of fans: 76ers center Dwight Howard wrote "Let’s go champ" on Instagram and actress Rosie Perez tweeted "Best of luck tonight."

From Fox News ● Jun. 11, 2021

Shields cut a wide swath of fans: 76ers center Dwight Howard wrote “Let’s go champ” on Instagram and actress Rosie Perez tweeted “Best of luck tonight.”

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 10, 2021

In a year bereft of major action spectaculars and blockbuster theatrical releases, “Mank” has the opportunity to cut a wide swath through the technical categories, notching nods for its high-end production design, editing and costumes.

From New York Times ● Oct. 29, 2020

The beam was strong and cut a wide swath of light through the blackness.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins