makes the grade
Meets the standard
Makes the grade means meets the required standard or qualifies for acceptance.
The grade is the minimum threshold—passing a test, earning a position, or proving adequate to a task: Her performance makes the grade.
Someone or something that doesn't make the grade falls short of expectations.
- passingMoving by or temporary
- meets expectationsAchieves required standard
- good enoughMeeting minimum standards
- excellenceOutstanding quality or merit
- high marksExcellent grades earned
promotion · rising star · competence · satisfaction · victory · qualification · acceptance · ranking · sufficient · growth · adequate · respect · scholarship · up to snuff · up to par · cut it · certification · merit