【我们说的英语】Cut the mustard(3/3)

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It's a sad day for Feifei as she just lost a cooking contest,
        and Finn tries to cheer her up by saying that sometimes we've got to accept that we just can't cut the mustard.  
        Did Feifei miss out an ingredient?
        Hints:
        Feifei
        Finn
        Oh
        除了提示给的语气词不用写~
There is some controversy about its origins. Some say it is because 'mustard' used to be slang for something that was the real thing, or the genuine article. Others believe it has to do with the fact that mustard seeds are hard to crack.
It sounds like an old expression.
It is, and it seems to be very popular especially in America. Here in Britain you might hear a shorter version like 'he can't cut it'.
Oh, I've learnt a lot today. And now, to prove to you that I can cut it - the mustard, the cheese and the pie, I am inviting you to have lunch in my house this weekend.
And what is on the menu?
You mentioned fishing so I'll offer you my very own special fish dish: tuna and chocolate pie!
Tuna and chocolate pie? Sorry, I think I won't be able to make it this weekend. I've got to go... fishing. Bye.
Another time, then. Bye.