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Rashin Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary

Idiom

Hi,
would someone please shed light upon these idioms?

Here is a problem:

Cut a dash = tread water Are they synonyms? Please elaborate .

Thanks in advance
  

Top answer

No, they are not synonymous idioms. com/cut+a+dash Basically, it means to look good or to look elegant and it's use is generally reserved for men. Here is a link to the explanation of the idiom "tread water".

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No, they are not synonymous idioms.

A good explanation of the (slightly outdated) idiom "cut a dash" can be found here:
http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/cut+a+dash

Basically, it means to look good or to look elegant and it's use is generally reserved for men.

Here is a link
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Hi,
No.
When someone cuts the dash, they look attractive in the clothes they are wearing; they may look smart.
When someone is treading water, they are just waiting without advancing until something happens.
Alternatively, if you tread water, your body is kept in a vertical position in deep water by moving your
legs and arms forward and backward.

Regards
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Dear John Paris, I'm sorry I made a mistake.I mean "cut a dash" with "winning ways".Emotion: embarrassed
Are they synonyms?

Thanks
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Dear rashin,
Mistakes happen. No worries.
If you just go to the sources I provided in my previous post, you will find very good explanations for thousands of idioms. I'm certain you will have no trouble discovering the answer to your question.
John
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