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.

Question

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.

Answer

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 .

Answer

"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.

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