The idiom “cut the
mustard” generally means to suffice;
to be good or effective enough. In some specific situations, it means to succeed,
to come up to expectations or to be adequate enough to compete or participate.
For Example:
“Give me the
bigger hammer. This little one just doesn't cut
the mustard”
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