- be cut out for (or to be) usu. with negative
- be cut out for (or to be) usu. with negativeinformalhave exactly the right qualities for a particular role.→ cut
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be cut out for (or to be) usu. with negative
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be cut out for — (or to be) [usu. with negative] informal have exactly the right qualities for a particular role, task, or job I m just not cut out to be a policeman … Useful english dictionary
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