lack qualifications
[/læk ˌkwɑːlɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/]
verb phrase
não ter qualificações; carecer de qualificações
1. to not have the necessary skills, credentials, or experience required for a position or task
She lacks qualifications for the senior management role.
Ela não tem qualificações para o cargo de gerência sênior.
2. to be deficient in formal education or professional credentials
Many candidates lack qualifications despite having work experience.
Muitos candidatos carecem de qualificações apesar de terem experiência profissional.
In Brazil, this phrase is commonly used in job recruitment contexts and educational discussions. The term reflects the importance of formal credentials in Brazilian professional culture, where qualifications ('qualificações') and certifications often determine career advancement. In the USA, there's increasing emphasis on alternative pathways and experience-based hiring, making this phrase less absolute in practice.
NYC Slang
ain't got the skills for that
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