Idioms

suited for

be suited for (something)

To be fitting or appropriate for something. You'll want to wear clothes that are well suited to the extreme conditions out here. No offense, but I don't think you're suited for this line of work. You have to be able to tolerate the sight of blood if you want to be a nurse. That girl's pretty enough, but her face just isn't suited for a couture ad campaign.
See also: for, suited

suit (someone or something) to (someone or something)

To match, adapt, or tailor someone or something to someone or something. Often used in passive constructions. Our team of technicians are suited to any technical emergency that comes your way. We can't just suit the job to you because you don't like certain aspects of it—if you aren't happy here, you can find another place to work.
See also: suit, to
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*suited for something

appropriate for something. (*Typically: be ~; become ~.) Do you think I am suited for this kind of work? Those clothes are not suited for outdoor work.
See also: for, suited
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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As a parting shot, it is our opinion that the issues canvassed herein through an originating summons were better suited for determination through an ordinary suit.
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