- cut out to be something
- Cut out to be somethingбыть рожденным для какой-либо профессииSally was cut out to be a doctor.
English-Russian small dictionary of idioms. 2014.
cut out to be something
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(be) cut out to be something — be ˌcut ˈout for sth | be ˌcut ˈout to be sth derived (informal) to have the qualities and abilities needed for sth • He s not cut out for teaching. • He s not cut out to be a teacher. Main entry: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
cut out something — cut out (something) to end or stop something. You should cut out eating ice cream and get more exercise. We cut out cable TV and have saved a lot of money. She wants to cut meat out of her diet altogether … New idioms dictionary
cut out — (something) to end or stop something. You should cut out eating ice cream and get more exercise. We cut out cable TV and have saved a lot of money. She wants to cut meat out of her diet altogether … New idioms dictionary
cut out for something — cut out for (something) to be the right type of person to do something. Ron tried college a couple times, but he finally decided he wasn t cut out for higher education … New idioms dictionary
cut out for — (something) to be the right type of person to do something. Ron tried college a couple times, but he finally decided he wasn t cut out for higher education … New idioms dictionary
Cut-out — (k[u^]t out ), n. (a) 1. (Telegraphy) A species of switch for changing the current from one circuit to another, or for shortening a circuit. (b) (Elec.) A device for breaking or separating a portion of circuit. [1913 Webster] 2. Something cut out … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
cut-out — ► NOUN 1) a shape cut out of board or another material. 2) a hole cut for decoration or to allow the insertion of something. 3) a device that automatically breaks an electric circuit for safety … English terms dictionary
cut out — I verb 1. delete or remove (Freq. 2) Cut out the extra text cut out the newspaper article • Derivationally related forms: ↑cutout • Hypernyms: ↑extinguish, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
cut out — phrasal verb Word forms cut out : present tense I/you/we/they cut out he/she/it cuts out present participle cutting out past tense cut out past participle cut out 1) a) [transitive] to remove something from a larger piece by cutting cut something … English dictionary
cut out — ADJ: usu with brd neg, v link ADJ, ADJ for n, ADJ to inf If you are not cut out for a particular type of work, you do not have the qualities that are needed to be able to do it well. I left medicine anyway. I wasn t really cut out for it... He… … English dictionary
cut out — 1. adjective Well suited; appropriate; fit for a particular activity or purpose. Im not really cut out for camping outdoors. Im allergic to mosquito bites. 2. verb a) To remove or shape … Wiktionary
