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cut the mustard

To suffice; to be good or effective enough.
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Give me the bigger hammer. This little one just doesn't cut the mustard.

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Submitted on September 01, 2009

Additional definitions for 'cut the mustard':

cut the mustardan assessment or opinion as to one's ability to meet the requirements of the challenge, job, or situation at hand.
Cut the MustardTo comply with the requirements or handle a job in a perfect manner
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