What does the expression “to cut a big swath” mean and Where does it come from?
The expression “to cut a big swath” was slang, back in the 1840’s. It alluded to the wide sweep of grass mowed by a scythe; hence, to the flourish made by a pompous person swaggering down the walk. In fact, the first literary use of this American slang was precisely that. It was in High … Read more