How to Pronounce "make the grade"

expression

ˈmeɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡɹeɪd

MAYK thuh GRAYD

mˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡɹˈeɪd

MAYK thuh GRAYD

Definition

To reach the necessary standard or level in something, often to succeed or to be good enough for a particular purpose or group.

American English

ˈmeɪk/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡɹeɪd

British English

mˈeɪk/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡɹˈeɪd

MAYK thuh GRAYD

He worked hard but didn’t make the grade to join the team.

Do you think I can make the grade in this new job?

Only students who make the grade will pass the course.

I wanted to join the music club, but I didn’t make the grade at the audition.