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doesn't cut it



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The first minister said what's been announced today "doesn't cut it".

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

“But ‘suck it up’ doesn’t cut it here.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Being a mere millionaire just doesn’t cut it anymore.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 5, 2025

For people who really need a hot meal, the office microwave just doesn’t cut it — no one wants their pho coming out smelling like popcorn and old pasta sauce.

From Salon • Sep. 15, 2025

“Well, nice doesn’t cut it, Nae. I’ll take keepin’ it real over nice any day.”

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi




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