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

choke up
因为情绪激动而无法说话或哭得不能自已
chin music
对某人的空话、多嘴或唠叨
cut the crap
别废话了
carrot and stick
胡萝卜和大棒
chew the fat
闲聊、聊天、消遣
costs an arm and a leg
价格太贵,花费太多的钱
cupboard love
虚情假意,只对别人表达情感以获取利益的做法
Can't judge a book by its cover
不能仅凭外表判断人或事物,强调内在价值与表面不符。
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