cut the mustard

English - Turkish

Definition of cut the mustard in English Turkish dictionary

başarmak

English - English

Definition of cut the mustard in English English dictionary

To suffice; to be good or effective enough

Give me the bigger hammer. This little one just doesn't cut the mustard.

achieve the standard of performance necessary for success

{f} cut it, succeed, do well; achieve the required level of quality; meet the expectations; suffice; do better than,the desired standard of performance

Hyphenation

cut the mus·tard

Turkish pronunciation

kʌt dhi mʌstırd

Synonyms

hack it, pass muster, up to par, up to snuff

Pronunciation

/ˈkət ᴛʜē ˈməstərd/ /ˈkʌt ðiː ˈmʌstɜrd/

Etymology

() * Probably from likening the pungency of the spice mustard as a superlative or as something that adds zest to a situation.