TO CUT THE MUSTARD
a) to stop spending and start saving money
b) to speak in a very clear and direct way
c) to be of the required standard or quality
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The correct answer is C. An example would be: If you want to enter the best university, then you should cut the mustard and get good marks.
ReplyDeleteAnother example: If you want a promotion, do your best and work hard to cut the mustard.
Daphne
Perfect. Just one little thing: is this expression mostly used in affirmative or negative sentences?
DeleteYou got me there!!!but I guess that if you are asking me so then it goes in a specific kind of sentences.
DeleteIt's nothing very important. Just that it's more common in negative sentences.
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