How to Pronounce "cut the mustard"
expression
KUT-thuh-MUSS-terd
KUT-thuh-MUSS-tuhd
Definition
To be good enough to do something; to meet the required standard.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkət/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈməstɝd
British English
kˈʌt/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈʌstəd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUT-thuh-MUSS-terd
UK
KUT-thuh-MUSS-tuhd
Listen in Context
She didn't cut the mustard in her new job.
Do you think he can cut the mustard as team leader?
Not everyone can cut the mustard in this competition.
I tried to join the varsity team, but I just couldn't cut the mustard.