make the grade
US /meɪk ðə ɡreɪd/
UK /meɪk ðə ɡreɪd/

1.
达到标准, 成功, 符合要求
to succeed, to be good enough, or to meet the required standard
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He worked hard to make the grade and get into a top university.
他努力学习以达到标准并进入顶尖大学。
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Her performance didn't quite make the grade for the national team.
她的表现未能达到国家队的要求。