English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "sorry doesn't cut it" Mean?
Learn what "sorry doesn't cut it" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Rude
Firm
Refuse
Look, sorry doesn't cut it.
It means the speaker rejects the apology as insufficient and wants more than words.
From The Escort, Episode 39
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says an apology is not enough to fix the situation.
Usage Scenario
Use this in an argument when you want to say the other person needs to do more than apologize. It can sound harsh or unforgiving.
Better ways to say it
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Sorry doesn't cut it.
2
Sorry isn't enough.
3
An apology doesn't cut it.
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