v. phr. 1a. To mow a path through a field. The farmer cut a swathe through the high grass with his scythe. 1b. To cut down as if by mowing. The machine gun cut a swathe in the lines of enemy soldiers. 2. informal To attract notice; make an impression; seem important. The movie star cut a wide swathe when he walked down the street. John tries to show off and cut a big swathe with the girls.
Compare: GO OVER 6 , MAKE A HIT.