cut a figure

cut a figure
(cut (или make) a figure)
играть роль, производить (какое-л.) впечатление

If they did not make much figure in talking, they did in eating. (W. Irving, ‘Tales of a Traveller’, ‘A Literary Dinner’) — В разговоре они не проявили себя, зато проявили в еде.

He was too clear sighted not to see that in this abortive affair with Aurelia he cut a comic figure. (W. S. Maugham, ‘Then and Now’, ch. XXXIV) — Макиавелли, будучи человеком умным, понимал, что в неудавшейся интрижке с Аурелией он играл довольно смешную роль.

It appeared that he had done well in the Air Corps and on his return he cut something of a figure in Chicago... (W. S. Maugham, ‘The Razor's Edge’, ch. I) — Оказалось, что Ларри отличился, служа в авиации, и, вернувшись из армии, стал заметной фигурой в Чикаго...

His early anticipations that he would cut a figure at the University had hardly been realised... (A. J. Cronin, ‘Three Loves’, book II, ch. 23) — Вначале Питер надеялся, что сумеет выдвинуться в университете, но этого, кажется, не произошло...

Proserpine: "...You never cut a poorer figure than when you are trying to imitate him." (B. Shaw, ‘Candida’, act I) — Прозерпина: "...Если бы вы только знали, какое жалкое впечатление вы производите, когда пытаетесь подражать Мореллу."


Большой англо-русский фразеологический словарь. - М.: «Русский язык-Медиа».. 2006.

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  • cut a figure — To make a bold impression through one s appearance • • • Main Entry: ↑figure * * * cut a figure ◇ If you cut a fine/dashing/heroic (etc.) figure, you look very good and impressive. He cut a fine figure in his officer s uniform. • • • Main Entry:… …   Useful english dictionary

  • cut a … figure — cut a… ˈfigure idiom (of a person) to have a particular appearance • He cut a striking figure in his white dinner jacket. Main entry: ↑figureidiom …   Useful english dictionary

  • cut a figure — to create an image. Wielding a knife and covered in blood, the actress cut a figure that was terrifying. Usage notes: usually used with an adjective before figure: He was tall and slim and cut a handsome figure …   New idioms dictionary

  • cut an ... figure — cut an [interesting/ridiculous/unusual etc.] figure if someone cuts an interesting, ridiculous, unusual etc. figure, they seem interesting, ridiculous, unusual etc.. My Russian uncle cut an unusual figure among the very British audience …   New idioms dictionary

  • cut an figure — cut an [interesting/ridiculous/unusual etc.] figure if someone cuts an interesting, ridiculous, unusual etc. figure, they seem interesting, ridiculous, unusual etc.. My Russian uncle cut an unusual figure among the very British audience …   New idioms dictionary

  • cut a figure — idi to give a certain impression of oneself: to cut a distinguished figure[/ex] …   From formal English to slang

  • cut a - figure — present oneself or appear in a particular way David has cut a dashing figure on the international social scene …   Useful english dictionary

  • cut a figure — {v. phr.} To make a favorable impression; carry off an activity with dignity and grace. * /With his handsome face and sporty figure, Harry cuts quite a figure with all the ladies./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • cut a figure — {v. phr.} To make a favorable impression; carry off an activity with dignity and grace. * /With his handsome face and sporty figure, Harry cuts quite a figure with all the ladies./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • cut\ a\ figure — v. phr. To make a favorable impression; carry off an activity with dignity and grace. With his handsome face and sporty figure, Harry cuts quite a figure with all the ladies …   Словарь американских идиом

  • cut a figure — See cut a dash …   New dictionary of synonyms


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