cut the mustard

verbal locution
[L1506174]

Compounds

Combines

Forms

  • simple present : cut the mustard
  • simple present, singular, third person : cuts the mustard
  • simple past : cut the mustard
  • present participle : cutting the mustard
  • past participle : cut the mustard

Senses

  • to measure up; achieve the standard of performance necessary for success