cut the mustard

1.
USUKinformalcolloquial
- To meet the required standard; to be adequate or satisfactory for a particular purpose.
- To perform competently or successfully; to be effective or up to expectations.
2.
USUKinformalcolloquialdated
- Used in negative constructions to indicate failure to meet expectations or to be inadequate (e.g., 'cannot cut the mustard').

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