Cut out for Meaning in English
expression
释义
To be naturally suited or have the right qualities for a particular activity, job, or situation. Used to say someone is a good match for something.
用法与细微差别
Usually appears in negative or questioning forms: 'not cut out for', 'Are you sure you're cut out for...?'. It's informal and often used when discussing someone's ability or suitability. Common collocations: 'cut out for this job', 'cut out for teaching'. Not literal; don't confuse with 'cut out' meaning to remove.
例句
I'm not cut out for office work.
basic
He is really cut out for teaching children.
basic
Are you sure she's cut out for this kind of work?
basic
Sometimes I wonder if I'm really cut out for city life.
natural
After a week on the job, he realized he just wasn't cut out for it.
natural
You have to be patient to do this—I'm not sure I'm cut out for it.
natural