Make the grade

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English

Verb

make the grade

1. ((idiomatic{{#if:|, {{{2}}}{{#if:|, {{{3}}}{{#if:|, {{{4}}}{{#if:|, {{{5}}}{{#if:|, {{{6}}}{{#if:|, {{{7}}}{{#if:|, {{{8}}}{{#if:|, {{{9}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}})) To prove satisfactory; to be successful or worthy of merit.

   A tool that buckles when used properly does not make the grade, in my opinion.

See also

• cut it
• cut the mustard
• make the cut
• measure up
• up to par
• up to snuff