don't give up the day job
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don't give up the day job — idiom
1. A humorous comment used to tell someone that their hobby or new skill is not goo
1.idiom
Definition
A humorous comment used to tell someone that their hobby or new skill is not good enough to earn them a living, so they should keep their regular job.
Example
When Eitan showed his oil paintings at the family dinner, his uncle laughed and said, "Don't give up the day job, kid."
The vocal coach told Trang she had improved a lot, then added with a smile, "But don't give up the day job just yet."