able to cut it

able to cut it

Capable of performing at a high level; capable of success. I know she hasn't had that much experience in this field, but I think she will be able to cut it.
See also: able, cut
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

able to cut something

Fig. to be able to manage or execute something. (Often negative. Able to can be replaced with can.) We thought he could handle the new account, but he is simply not able to cut it.
See also: able, cut
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

able to cut something

tv. able to manage or execute something. (Often negative.) Do you think you’re able to cut it? He’s just not able to cut it.
See also: able, cut, something
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • able to cut
  • able to cut something
  • able to do
  • able to do it
  • capable
  • capable of (doing something)
  • capable of doing
  • hatrack
  • (one's) head is more than just a hat rack
  • know better than
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