cut the mustard

Meaning

To achieve the expected standard; to be effective or good enough; to suffice.

Synonyms

accomplish

make good

succeed

Translations

يفي بالغرض

ser eficaz

ser suficiente

dar conta do recado

Pronounced as (IPA)

/kʌt ðə ˈmʌstəd/

Etymology

From cut (“to exhibit (a quality)”) + the + mustard (“(originally US slang) something adding spice or zest to a situation; something setting the standard”).