cut a shine

== English == === Verb === cut a shine (third-person singular simple present cuts a shine, present participle cutting a shine, simple past and past participle cut a shine) (US, dated, slang) To make a fine impression (by making a show or display). [1819] Alternative form of cut up shines. (Appalachia) To make a fuss or commotion; to behave unseemly. === References ===