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

come to a pretty pass
陷入困境;变得非常糟糕或糟糕到无可挽回的地步
come of age
成年,到达法定年龄或成人年龄
clear the decks
清理决策过程中可能干扰事项,以使达成某个特定目标
count sheep
数绵羊
caught between two stools
夹在两个选择之间无法决定
Cry crocodile tears
假慈悲,假装伤心或同情,实则虚伪。
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