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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.
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My grampy used to say this all the time, he told me, the jar used to be a tin can with a sharp edge, if you lick that jar you'd lose your tongue and bleed out. If your are to useless to do something, kill yourself is what he was saying
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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 the suffix -cise mean?
Cut; to cut down
What is the meaning of the phrase 'to curtail'?
To curtail can mean to cut short, or cut off a part of something. For example, to curtail a trip would mean to cut short a trip. A synonym to curtail is to cut back.
What does the root sect mean?
The root word for section, sectio, is derrived from the Latin word secare (meaning to cut).
What does cutwater mean?
a water thats cut
What does cant cut the mustard mean idiom?
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 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.
You didn't cut the mustard?
Nope, not me! I never was any good at cutting the mustard!
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.
How do you cut a macedoine?
you cant cut it but it is a type of cut.
What shoe should I lick Nike Mid tops or low cut Nike's?
WHAT!?!?!
What does the fuel cutout light mean on a 1993 ford escort?
when i spin the motor the fuel cut out light comes on. The injectors are getting fuel but the car want hit a lick
How many peirces does Katy Perry have?
Well she has about 653,000 she has them eveywhere and i mean everywhere. You cant sleep with her otherwise you get cut by all them.
Should Jake bramwell cut his hair?
no its impossible it cant be cut
How do you get the TM phyco cut?
you cant
