not cut out for (something)

not cut out for (something)

Not suited to or capable of doing some activity or task. I'm sorry, but you don't seem cut out for dealing with so many customer complaints. Dad says I'm not cut out for the military, but I think I can thrive in such a structured environment.
See also: cut, not, out
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • be not cut out for something
  • be cut out for
  • be cut out for (something)
  • be cut out for somebody/something
  • be pressed for time
  • a run on (something)
  • be pushed for time
  • address (one's) comments to (someone or something)
  • address comments or remarks to
  • a rush on (something)