English / idiom
Cut the Mustard
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To meet the required standards, perform satisfactorily, or succeed
In context
01
Despite his enthusiasm, his recent test scores simply did not cut the mustard for the scholarship.
02
Every applicant is given a fair trial, but those who fail to cut the mustard will be eliminated.
Synonyms
measure up,make the grade,meet expectations
Antonyms
fall short,fail,disappoint
Collocations
fail to cut the mustard,able to cut the mustard