cut out
cut out (2) {adj.}
1. Made ready; given for action; facing.
Mary agreed to stay with her teacher's children all day; she did not know what was cut out for her.
- Often used in the phrase "have one's work cut out for one."
If Mr. Perkins wants to become a senator, he has his work cut out fur him.
2. Suited to; fitted for.
Warren seemed to be cut out for the law. It was clear very early that Fred was cut out to he a doctor.
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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms