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Владимир
The meaning of 'cut out' in this sentence: Hi! There is the sentence: "They said that I wasn't cut out to be an artist!". How do you think, what means 'cut out' here? Correct my English grammar, please. Thank you.
Jan 21, 2016 7:57 AM
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The meaning of 'cut out' in this sentence = ill-suited ( not suitable) or fit to be something due to one's nature . I cannot stand the sight of blood . Now you know why I am not cut out to be a doctor. I am not cut out to be an artist ,because ,by nature ,I am not a creative person .
January 21, 2016
"Cut out" in this sentence means "fit" or "meant". "I wasnt meant to be a doctor" and "I wasnt cut out to be a doctor", mean the same thing.
January 21, 2016
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