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

close but no cigar
差点成功或获胜,但最终没有成功
clear the air
消除误会或紧张气氛
call a spade a spade
说话直截了当,毫不讳言
caught between two stools
夹在两个选择之间无法决定
chill to the marrow
使人非常恐惧或寒冷到骨子里
cop a plea
承认罪行并寻求宽大处理
clam up
保持沉默或拒绝说话
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