cut the mustard

[英][kʌt ðə ˈmʌstəd][美][kʌt ði ˈmʌstəd]

符合条件[要求];

例句:

1.

And there will be a shakeout of some players who just don't cut the mustard. "

同时，一些不合格的‘选手’将被淘汰出局。”

2.

Does a black suit or a three-piece cut the mustard?

两件套或者三件套的黑西装够得上标准吗？