Sekirov Dictionary

cut the mustard

UK /kʌt ðə ˈmʌstəd/US /kʌt ðə ˈmʌstəɹd/

verb1

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To achieve the expected standard; to be effective or good enough; to suffice.
- Give me the bigger hammer. This little one just doesn’t cut the mustard.

forms

cutting the mustard · cuts the mustard

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