cut the mustard
US /kʌt ðə ˈmʌstərd/
UK /kʌt ðə ˈmʌstərd/
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达到要求, 符合标准
to be good enough to succeed; to meet the required standard or expectation
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He tried his best, but he just couldn't cut the mustard for the professional team.
他尽力了，但就是无法达到要求进入专业队。
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If your new product doesn't cut the mustard, customers will quickly switch to a competitor.
如果你的新产品不达标，客户会很快转向竞争对手。