Suitability & Unsuitability: English Vocabulary List

used to a person who is considered to be the right person for a particular job or position

"Her face fit the job."

"Although he didn't have much experience, his face fit perfectly and the manager decided to hire him on the spot."

very compatible with one's abilities or tastes

"That job sounds right up my alley."

"This kind of detailed research is right up her alley because she loves working with data and numbers."

to have all the necessary qualities that makes one suitable for a particular job, role, etc.

"I am not cut out for a desk job."

"I do not think I am cut out for a desk job because I need to move around constantly."

to be a perfect fit for something needs or desires

"This dress is made for her."

"After trying on the custom-tailored suit, he realized it was truly made for him in every possible way."

to meet the required criteria or to be suitable for a particular purpose or situation

"This car will fill the bill."

"We searched for weeks before finding an affordable apartment that would fit the bill for our growing family's needs."

to perfectly match someone's interests or needs

"This job has my name on it."

"When I saw the vintage guitar in the shop window, I knew it had my name written all over it."

to be a type of thing that makes one feel satisfied or enjoyed

"This flexible schedule suits me down to the ground."

"This flexible working arrangement suits me down to the ground because I need to pick up my children from school every afternoon."

to satisfy a craving or desire, especially for food or drink

"This soup really hits the spot."

"After a long and exhausting day at work, a cold glass of lemonade was exactly what I needed to hit the spot."

said of two people who are considered perfect for one another

"They are a match made in heaven."

"The two business partners are a match made in heaven because one is creative and the other is very organised."

something that is exactly what is needed or required in a certain situation

"A hot bath was just what the doctor ordered."

"A cold glass of lemonade on this hot day is just what the doctor ordered for me now."

a person in an unfamiliar situation or environment in which they feel uncomfortable

"At the fancy party, I felt like a fish out of water."

"The city businessman felt like a fish out of water when he tried to help out on his friend's farm for the weekend."

to be the ideal size, shape, situation, environment, etc. for someone or something

"The shoes fit like a glove."

"When she slipped on the vintage dress at the boutique, it fit her like a glove and she knew she had to buy it."

to do or say something that is considered wrong or unsuitable for a particular situation

"His comment struck a false note."

"During the solemn ceremony, his attempt at humor struck a false note and was met with awkward silence."

to do or say something that is considered right or suitable for a particular situation

"His speech struck a right note."

"The comedian's opening joke really struck a right note with the audience, and everyone burst into laughter immediately."

used to suggest that that someone is not on the same level or does not possess the same social standing, attractiveness, or qualifications as another person

"She is out of my league."

"He knew that the beautiful model was out of his league but he still asked her out on a date anyway."

used to indicate that a task, challenge, or situation is beyond one's capabilities or skill level

"That job is out of my league."

"Trying to negotiate with the CEO directly felt entirely out of my league."