can't cut the mustard

口语·表示不能胜任或达标
例句
He was hired as a manager, but after a month, it was clear he couldn't cut the mustard and was let go.
典故来源 源自19世纪美国俚语,可能源于军队或厨房中“切芥菜”的比喻,表示无法达到标准或胜任任务。

📖 习语词汇解析

习语中的关键英语词汇

mustard ['mʌstɚd]
n. 芥末,芥菜;芥末色,深黄色;强烈的兴趣;热情的人;

🔤 同首字母习语

crime doesnt pay
犯罪不值得
caught in the crossfire
陷入两边争斗或争论之中
come on
加油!快点!
clean as a whistle
非常干净,一尘不染
change hands
所有权或控制权转移给另一个人或团体
chicken feed
微不足道的数量或金额
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