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

castles in the air
空中楼阁
come to think of it
But after thinking about it carefully, I realized...
collect dust
积尘不用/备受冷落
come again
重新再说一次,以确认或解释对方刚说的话或行动
cost the earth
花费极高的成本;非常昂贵或贵重。
cupboard love
虚情假意,只对别人表达情感以获取利益的做法
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