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Not Cut Out For Something

The idiom "not cut out for something" means that a person is not suited or not capable of doing a particular task or job. It implies that the person lacks the necessary skills, abilities, or temperament to succeed in that particular field.

For example, if someone is not good at public speaking, you can say "he is not cut out for public speaking." It means that he is not suited for that job or task.

You can use this idiom in various situations, such as when someone is struggling with a task or job, or when someone is considering a career change. It can also be used to express disappointment or frustration when someone fails to meet expectations.

In summary, "not cut out for something" is a common idiom used to describe a person's lack of suitability or capability for a particular task or job.


The usage of the idiom 'Not Cut Out For Something' in a sentence

• When I started my own business, I quickly realized that I wasn't cut out for managing finances. (meaning

• I realized that I'm not cut out for long-distance running after I struggled to finish a 5k race. (meaning

• My sister wants to be a doctor, but I don't think she's cut out for it. (meaning

• After a few months of working as a teacher, Jane realized that she wasn't cut out for the job. (meaning

• I tried to be a chef, but I'm not cut out for it. (meaning

• Despite my passion for music, I knew that I wasn't cut out for a career as a professional musician. (meaning

• After several failed attempts at entrepreneurship, he finally realized that he was not cut out for running his own business.

• Despite her passion for music, her lack of natural talent showed that she was not cut out for a career as a singer.

• Despite years of training, the athlete knew deep down that she was not cut out for the intense pressure of the Olympic Games.

• I thought I would enjoy working as a chef, but the long hours and high stress proved that I was not cut out for it.

• She always dreamt of being a doctor, but after fainting at the sight of blood, she realized she was not cut out for it.

• I tried playing soccer, but it turns out I am not cut out for it.

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