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Can we use 'suited' and 'cut out for' interchangeably?

He's not suited to be a manager.
He's not cut out to be a manager.

Are these examples OK?
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Can we use 'suited' and 'cut out for' interchangeably?

He's not suited to be a manager.
He's not cut out to be a manager.

Are these examples OK?
Yes, in that use.
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