| Id | ESLPod_0894_WE_1463 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 894 |
| Episode Title | Understanding Modern Art |
| Phrase | to be cut out for |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to be cut out for" means to be prepared for something, or to be ready to have, do, or understand something: "Do you think you're cut out for fatherhood?" The phrase "to cut (someone) off" means to stop giving someone something, especially alcohol: "Bartenders are required to cut customers off if they've had too much to drink." The phrase "to cut (someone) off" also means to stop providing a service: "The electric company is going to cut us off if we don't pay the bill by the end of the day." Finally, the phrase "to not cut it" means to not be good enough for something: "Victor dreamed of being a rock musician, but he just couldn't cut it." |
| Topics | Entertainment + Sports |
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