Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cant-hack-it

idiom
/kænt ˈhæk ɪt/
Definition
To be unable to cope with something or to handle a situation effectively.
Examples
  • Despite his best efforts, he felt like he just couldn’t cant-hack-it in the competitive work environment.
  • When the tough tasks started piling up, she realized that maybe she couldn’t cant-hack-it after all.
Meaning
The term ‘cant-hack-it’ describes someone who struggles to manage or deal with a challenge, often implying a lack of skill or resilience.
Synonyms
  • can’t manage
  • can’t cope
  • not up to the task