Not cut out for it.
[Idiom] NOT CUT OUT FOR IT. - Understanding Suitability for Jobs or Tasks
not suitable for something
Ever heard someone say they're 'not cut out for it'? This phrase is a way of expressing that a person doesn't feel they have the right qualities or skills for a particular job or situation. Picture trying to fit a square peg into a round hole—it just doesn't work. When someone admits they are 'not cut out for' something, they're acknowledging that despite maybe wanting to be able to do it, their abilities or characteristics make them unsuitable. It's often a realization that comes after trying and facing difficulties, leading to an understanding of their limits or misfits with certain roles or environments.
Example Sentences
He realized he was not cut out for it after a week.
He realized he was not suited for it after a week.
She wasn't cut out for the fast-paced job.
She wasn't suited for the fast-paced job.
They found the work overwhelming and not cut out for it.
They found the work overwhelming and realized they were not suited for it.
