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Not up to scratch Meaning in English

expression

ˈnɑt/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈskɹætʃ
NAHT uhp TOO SKRACH
nˈɒt/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː/ /skɹˈætʃ
NOT UP too SKRACH

Definition

If something is not up to scratch, it does not meet the expected standard or quality.

Usage & Nuances

Common in informal or semi-formal speech when talking about quality, performance, or results. Used for people, things, or work (“service was not up to scratch”). Similar to 'not good enough' but refers to a set standard. Rarely used in written academic English.

Spanish: no está a la altura - no está al nivelPortuguese (BR): não está à altura - não está bom o suficientePortuguese (PT): não está à altura - não está bom o suficienteChinese (Simplified): 不达标 - 不合格Chinese (Traditional): 不達標 - 不合格Hindi: मानक के अनुरूप नहीं - अच्छा नहीं हैArabic: ليس بالمستوى المطلوب - ليس جيدًا بما فيه الكفايةBengali: মান অনুযায়ী নয় - যথেষ্ট ভাল নয়Russian: не соответствует стандарту - не дотягиваетJapanese: 基準に達していないVietnamese: không đạt tiêu chuẩn - không đủ tốtKorean: 기준에 못 미치다 - 수준 이하이다Turkish: beklenen düzeyde değil - yeterince iyi değilUrdu: معیاری نہیں - کافی اچھا نہیںIndonesian: tidak sesuai standar - kurang baik

Example Sentences

The food at the restaurant was not up to scratch.

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Her homework was not up to scratch, so she had to redo it.

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If your shoes are not up to scratch, you should get new ones.

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Honestly, his last performance was not up to scratch compared to usual.

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The hotel seemed nice online but, in reality, the rooms were not up to scratch.

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If your work is not up to scratch, don’t be afraid to ask for help.

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