Can we say "He can cut the mustard."?

victor su · #1 18-Nov-2006, 09:58

I know that the idiom "can't cut the mustard" means that someone is unable to to something well. But can it be used in a positive sense as in "He can cut the mustard."? Thank u.

boothling · #2 18-Nov-2006, 12:39

Yes, it can. Try a google search for "cuts the mustard" and you'll find examples.

Possible origin here.

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