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Old 19-May-2006, 19:04
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Default To Be Cut Out To Do?

What does the phrase 'to be cut out to do' mean? I heard someone use it in the context :
'I don't think I'm cut out to do this job'.
I can only think about scissors when I hear it!
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"Cut out" means to be fit or suitable for.
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