cut a wide swath

Verb

Meaning

(chiefly US) To clear a broad track through a grassland, woodland, geographical region, or other area, either by natural means or by human action.

(chiefly US, figuratively, idiomatic) To behave in an expansive, flagrantly showy, or pushy manner, especially in public venues; to exert sweeping influence.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

swagger blaze a trail cut a swath throw one's weight around

Close letter words and terms

cut a swath through cut a swathe cut a track cut a wide swathe cut about cut above