cut a poor figure Idiom, Proverb

a ball-park figure

"a number that is near the total; approximate figure" Fifty is a ball-park figure. It's close to our class size.

ball-park figure

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ball park figure/estimate

a rough estimate or figure The contractor gave us a ball park figure for the cost of repairing the new building.

cut a fine figure

look very good in your clothes, look sharp When Dee was in her twenties she cut a fine figure in this fur jacket.

figure on

depend on, be sure about You can figure on about 30 people coming to the party next week.

figure out

try to understand or solve He finally figured out how to use the new video recorder.

figurehead

a person who calculates but does not control "Shamir is just a figurehead; if you want a decision, see Ali."

go figure

you find the answer, the answer is no He said he quit smoking, then he asks for a cigarette. Go figure.

it figures

it is logical, it appears so, it makes sense """The owner must have started the fire,"" said Sherlock. ""It figures,"" said Watson."

cut a figure

give a good impression of；make oneself conspicuous in the hope of being admired 出风头；炫耀
Shouting and waving，he cut a figure at the head of the procession．他走在队伍前头，又是喊叫，又是招手，出尽了风头。

cut a poor figure

To arise in a way or accomplish an consequence that causes oneself to be admired afield by others. You'll cut a poor amount at the job account if you abrasion jeans.Learn more: cut, figure, poor

cut a fine, poor, sorry, etc. ˈfigure

accept a fine, etc. appearance: In his cast new compatible he cut a accomplished figure.Learn more: cut, figure

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