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Discover LudwigThe phrase "doesn't cut it" is a correct and commonly used part of a sentence in written English
It is typically used to mean that something or someone is not satisfactory or does not meet expectations or standards. Example: "I studied for days, but my final grade still doesn't cut it. I was hoping for an A." In this sentence, the speaker is expressing disappointment that their efforts did not result in the desired outcome. "Doesn't cut it" is used to convey that the final grade was not enough or satisfactory for their efforts.
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"That doesn't cut it".
But being passive doesn't cut it.
Merely paying taxes doesn't cut it.
" 'Erroneous' doesn't cut it," Haggis responded.
Louche modernity doesn't cut it.
What doesn't cut it: cliches.
But that doesn't cut it.
"One or two months doesn't cut it.
"[But] that doesn't cut it any more.
One-star food doesn't cut it anymore".
"This Jazz Babe" just doesn't cut it.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com