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idiomsth doesn't/won't cut it (with sb) AmEAmEused in order to say that a particular way of doing something or reason for doing something is not good enough:Starting in September, 'satisfactory' performance by a teacher simply won't cut it. To receive tenure, instructors must now show 'outstanding' work. Boyle blames the discipline problems on poverty and despair. Punishments that would work with kids who cared, just don't cut it with the ones who don't have any hopes for a better future.
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