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;

come rain or shine

无论天晴还是下雨，永不改变

cant cut the mustard

不能胜任或达到要求

come to think of it

But after thinking about it carefully, I realized...

Chip on his Shoulder

指某人因过去的不快而心怀怨恨，容易动怒或挑衅。

cut ones throat

自食其果，自己为自己的行为或决定带来灾难性后果

cross fingers

祝福或幸运；希望事情顺利发展

curl lip

嘲笑或轻蔑的表情

Cold shoulder

故意冷淡或疏远某人，表现出漠不关心或轻视。