make the grade
Example Sentences
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Having failed to make the grade, Brighton allowed him to join Coventry for a small fee in July 2021 after an unspectacular return of three goals in 19 Championship appearances during a loan spell with the Sky Blues.
From BBC
He made 55 appearances, scoring four goals, for United but was jettisoned by Erik ten Hag, who felt the winger wasn't going to make the grade.
From BBC
Anyone wanting to join the army has to pass a tough medical – people with heart problems, back problems, hearing or vision problems, among other things, will struggle to make the grade.
From BBC
A bill that would have required all California families to enroll their children in kindergarten was rejected by the state Legislature on Thursday, the latest of several failed attempts over the years to make the grade compulsory.
From Los Angeles Times
In her first year as a senior, Martin has won three medals at the British Championships and clinched floor bronze at the 2024 Osijek World Cup to make the grade as a member of Team GB.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
