have what it takes

idiom

: to have the skills and personality
Do you have what it takes to do this job?

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“Have what it takes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20what%20it%20takes. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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