Cut out to be Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkət/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈbi/, /bi

KUHT-OWT-tuh-BEE

UK

kˈʌt/ /ˈaʊt/ /tˈuː/ /bˈiː

KUT-OWT-too-BEE

Definition

To have the natural qualities or ability to do a particular job or role well; to be suited for something.

Usage & Nuances

Used informally, often in negative form: 'not cut out to be'. Common with professions or roles: 'cut out to be a teacher/leader.' Refers to natural suitability, not acquired skills. Rarely used for objects.

• Spanish: estar hecho para ser - ser apto para
• Portuguese (BR): ser feito para ser - ter perfil para
• Portuguese (PT): ser feito para ser - ter perfil para
• Chinese (Simplified): 天生适合
• Chinese (Traditional): 天生適合
• Hindi: के लिए उपयुक्त होना
• Arabic: مناسب لأن يكون
• Bengali: যোগ্য - উপযুক্ত
• Russian: предназначен - создан (для чего-то)
• Japanese: 向いている - 適している
• Vietnamese: phù hợp - có tố chất
• Korean: 적합하다 - 잘 맞다
• Turkish: biçilmiş kaftan - uygun
• Urdu: موزوں - اہل
• Indonesian: cocok - berbakat

Example Sentences

She is cut out to be a doctor.

basic

I am not cut out to be an engineer.

basic

Do you think he is cut out to be a leader?

basic

Teaching is hard work—clearly, not everyone is cut out to be a teacher.

natural

After a few weeks, she realized she wasn't cut out to be a professional athlete.

natural

Honestly, I don't think I'm cut out to be someone’s manager.

natural