cut it

1. To be at a satisfactory or requisite level; to successfully complete or accomplish a desired or expected result. Do you think the underdog will be able to cut it against the returning champion in the ring? I have to warn you, Jenkins, your last few reports haven't quite cut it. You're going to need to improve if you want to keep your job here.

2. To stop doing something. Come on, man, cut it! We'll totally get in trouble if you keep throwing the ball in the house! If they don't cut it soon, I'm going to go up there and give them a piece of my mind.

3. To handle, endure, or tolerate something. This situation is so stressful that I don't think I'll be able to cut it for much longer.

See also: cut

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

cut it

1. Also, cut that. Stop, as in I won't stand for that-cut it! or If you don't cut that, I'll tell. [Slang; first half of 1800s] Also see cut it out.

2. Manage, tolerate, as in I don't know how he can cut it. [Slang; c. 1900]

3. Be effective, prove satisfactory, as in She's getting old and can no longer cut it. [Late 1900s] For a synonym see cut the mustard. Also see the subsequent entries beginning with cut it.

See also: cut

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

cut it

meet the required standard. informal

1998 Spectator Heaven knows how such people get jobs in universities; they would not cut it on Fifteen-to-One .

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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

cut it

Informal

To perform up to expectations or a required standard; be acceptable.

See also: cut

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

See also:

not cut it
not cut the mustard
in the first/top flight
in the top flight
to the verge of (something)
not bad
must
a must
(not) up to scratch
in full

References in periodicals archive

I think the least we can do is give them a guaranteed pension and if anything should be cut it's the allowance.

Let's support councillors; FEEDBACK

MAKING THE CUT IT'S often difficult to make decisions about what to cut back and when to do it.

Cutbacks conundrum; DIARY

'Whilst prospects for the Middle East airline industry are better than most, the industry still has to cut it's cloth to match the current economic reality.

Travel catering expo joins Dubai airshow

Especially if you are thinking you need to make the cut it's very difficult.

Rocca sets sights on return to Ryder form; NORTH WEST OF IRELAND OPEN

"Especially at a time when we're against the 2nd Battalion being cut it's important to show we remember fallen soldiers.

Lest we forget; Honouring our former comrades

Blazer - if well cut it's a failsafe classic and adds elegant chic to almost any outfit.

Dressing down to impress; KNOW HOW

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释义	cut it cut it 1. To be at a satisfactory or requisite level; to successfully complete or accomplish a desired or expected result. Do you think the underdog will be able to cut it against the returning champion in the ring? I have to warn you, Jenkins, your last few reports haven't quite cut it. You're going to need to improve if you want to keep your job here. 2. To stop doing something. Come on, man, cut it! We'll totally get in trouble if you keep throwing the ball in the house! If they don't cut it soon, I'm going to go up there and give them a piece of my mind. 3. To handle, endure, or tolerate something. This situation is so stressful that I don't think I'll be able to cut it for much longer. See also: cut Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. cut it 1. Also, cut that. Stop, as in I won't stand for that-cut it! or If you don't cut that, I'll tell. [Slang; first half of 1800s] Also see cut it out. 2. Manage, tolerate, as in I don't know how he can cut it. [Slang; c. 1900] 3. Be effective, prove satisfactory, as in She's getting old and can no longer cut it. [Late 1900s] For a synonym see cut the mustard. Also see the subsequent entries beginning with cut it. See also: cut The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. cut it meet the required standard. informal 1998 Spectator Heaven knows how such people get jobs in universities; they would not cut it on Fifteen-to-One . See also: cut Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary cut it Informal To perform up to expectations or a required standard; be acceptable. See also: cut American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: not cut it not cut the mustard in the first/top flight in the top flight to the verge of (something) not bad must a must (not) up to scratch in full References in periodicals archive I think the least we can do is give them a guaranteed pension and if anything should be cut it's the allowance. Let's support councillors; FEEDBACK MAKING THE CUT IT'S often difficult to make decisions about what to cut back and when to do it. Cutbacks conundrum; DIARY 'Whilst prospects for the Middle East airline industry are better than most, the industry still has to cut it's cloth to match the current economic reality. Travel catering expo joins Dubai airshow Especially if you are thinking you need to make the cut it's very difficult. Rocca sets sights on return to Ryder form; NORTH WEST OF IRELAND OPEN "Especially at a time when we're against the 2nd Battalion being cut it's important to show we remember fallen soldiers. Lest we forget; Honouring our former comrades Blazer - if well cut it's a failsafe classic and adds elegant chic to almost any outfit. Dressing down to impress; KNOW HOW
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