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The idiom "can't cut the mustard" means not being able to handle difficult situations.
It means whatever it is is not sufficient, that more is required.
"Can't cut the mustard" means something doesn't meet standard expectations.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 7y agoIt means "is unable to [do something]". You'll have to figure out what the something is from the greater context.
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What does the idiom 'cut the mustard' mean?
Cut the mustard: to be able to handle a difficult job or fulfill the requirementsIf something doesn't cut the mustard, it means that it does not meet necessary requirements or expectations. For example,"My wife is mad at me for missing our anniversary. I bought her a bouquet of flowers, but that just didn't cut the mustard."The idiom "can't cut the mustard" means not being able to handle difficult situations.It means whatever it is is not sufficient, that more is required."Can't cut the mustard" means something doesn't meet standard expectations.
What does can't the mustard mean?
If something doesn't "cut the mustard," it doesn't fulfill or live up to expectation, or isn't as high in quality as it was expected to be.
What does Cant cut the mustard lick the jar mean?
I don't know about "lick the jar," but "cut the mustard" means to perform adequately in some demanding or arduous role, often used in the negative: We needed a real go-getter in that job, and he could not cut the mustard.
Is cut the cheese a idiom?
Yes.
You didn't cut the mustard?
Nope, not me! I never was any good at cutting the mustard!
What does the idiom cut you down to size mean?
Teach you a lesson.It means to deflate your ego, to humble you in front of your peers.
If you don't meet expectation you don't cut the?
"don't cut the mustard"
Can you cut the mustard to clear the custard?
Well... If u want to know if I can cut the mustard to clear the custard, I have no clue. But the actual action itself is farting to clear you anus from semen. Gross but true. <edit> Sorry, I'm afraid that answer does not cut the mustard.
What does the idiom 'to cut a deal' mean?
"Cutting" a deal just means making one. You're compromising, or making an agreement. "Cut" is used in the sense of stamping out or creating.
What does not cut out for teaching mean in idiom?
When someone "isn't cut out for _____," then they do not have any talent for that thing whatsoever. The image is of a job as a hole, and a person being cut out to fit that hole; if you don't fit, you aren't very good at it.
What does the following idiom mean cut off the head of the snake?
Usually this idiom is used in a battle or military application in which you remove the most dangerous opponent or the leader first, so that the other enemies will be easier to deal with.
What does the idiom 'cut down' mean?
Literally it means to cut something until it falls down, like a tree, so figuratively it means to "fell" someone, usually with a sarcastic or "cutting" remark.
