cut out
Well suited; appropriate; fit for a particular activity or purpose.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I am not cut out for this difficult job.”
“She realized she was not cut out for office work and decided to become a gardener instead.”
“After several months of struggling with the intense pressure of the role, he finally admitted that he was simply not cut out for a career in high-stakes finance.”
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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 August 10, 2026