Meaning of the word "make the grade" in English

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make the grade

US /meɪk ðə ɡreɪd/
UK /meɪk ðə ɡreɪd/
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Idiom

1.

to succeed, to be good enough, or to meet the required standard

Example:
He worked hard to make the grade and get into a top university.
Her performance didn't quite make the grade for the national team.
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