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Synonyms of pass muster

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Another word for pass muster is cut the mustard. Other synonyms of pass muster are cut it, hack it, make the grade and measure up.

Synonyms and similar words for pass muster

verbTo meet or exceed a particular standard.

  • cut the mustardTo achieve the expected standard; to be effective or good enough; to suffice.
  • cut itTo suffice; to be effective or successful.
  • hack it
  • make the gradeTo prove satisfactory; to be successful or worthy of merit.
  • measure upTo meet expectations; to be as good as.

Meaning of pass muster

  1. verb To meet or exceed a particular standard.
  2. verb To adequately pass a formal or informal inspection.

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Questions about synonyms of pass muster

What is another word for pass muster?
Pass muster has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as cut the mustard, cut it, hack it, make the grade and measure up.
What does pass muster mean?
Pass muster means to meet or exceed a particular standard.

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