What does “cannot make it” mean?

Cannot make it in the Singlish dictionary: what it means, where it comes from and how it’s said.

cannot make it

phraseEnglish

Not good enough, not up to the mark; also can’t come.

“This photo blur, cannot make it, take again.”

bluff To lie to someone, fool them.
blur Confused, slow to catch on (“blur like sotong”).
bumboat Small motorboat used to carry goods and people, like on the Singapore River or to Pulau…
can or not Is it possible? Will you? Also a dare: think you can do it?
catch no ball Don’t understand at all, totally lost.
chop chop Quickly, hurry up.
chope To reserve a seat, usually with a packet of tissue.
confirm Definitely, for sure (“confirm plus chop”).

What does “cannot make it” mean in Singlish?

Not good enough, not up to the mark; also can’t come. It’s a phrase.

Where does “cannot make it” come from?

From English. Other Singlish words from English include bluff, blur, bumboat and can or not.

How do you use “cannot make it” in a sentence?

“This photo blur, cannot make it, take again.”

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