English / idiom
Don't Give up Your Day Job
MEANING IN ENGLISH
A humorous or teasing remark used to tell someone that they lack real talent in a creative hobby or performance.
In context
01
After listening to Sam sing completely off-key at the party, Sarah chuckled and said, 'Don't give up your day job!'
02
His stand-up comedy performance barely received any chuckles, prompting a spectator to mutter, 'Don't give up your day job.'
Synonyms
Stick to what you know,Not cut out for this,Amateur attempt
Antonyms
A natural talent,Born professional
Collocations
teasingly tell not to give up day job,gently suggest keeping day job,laugh and say don't give up day job