cut the mustard

/kˈʌt ðə mˈʌstəd/

/kˈʌt ðə mˈʌstɚd/

[phrase]

to cut the mustard

[PHRASE]

to meet expectations or perform satisfactorily in a given task or situation

Examples

1. Derric: If they don't cut the mustard for a particular performance, they may not make it.

2. If they don't cut the mustard, they may not make it.

3. If you guys enjoyed this video, maybe you'll enjoy a lower priced roundup where James actually checked out 50, that is five zero, wireless earbuds that we bought off Amazon to see which ones cut the mustard and which ones firt mustard.

4. Which just doesn't cut the mustard.