This old computer just does not cut it anymore.
cut it
idiomTo suffice; to be effective or successful.
If you want to pass this difficult exam, your current study habits simply will not cut it.
The candidate realized that his lackluster performance during the interview would not cut it if he hoped to secure the prestigious position.
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clear cut
Straightforward, obvious, simple, or basic.
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cut a dash
To make a display of oneself; to give a conspicuous impression.
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cut a deal
To reach a negotiated agreement.
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cut a figure
To present an image; to make an impression.
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cut a rug
To dance, especially in a vigorous manner and in one of the dance styles of the first half of the twentieth century.
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cut a swath
Alternative form of cut a wide swath.
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cut a wide swath
To behave in an expansive, flagrantly showy, or pushy manner, especially in public venues; to exert sweeping influence.
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cut about
To go around (move from person to person).
Last updated April 17, 2026