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

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空想世界或幻想乌托邦
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关心和帮助家人是最重要的
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团结一致,紧密结合
come to mind
浮现在脑海中;想起来
come with the territory
与这个职位或角色相关
caught between two stools
夹在两个选择之间无法决定
cup of tea
喜爱或感兴趣的事物或人
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