How to Pronounce "up to scratch"
expression
ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈskɹætʃ
UP tuh SKRATCH
ˈʌp/ /tˈuː/ /skɹˈætʃ
UP tOO SKRATCH
Definition
If something is up to scratch, it meets the expected standard or is good enough for what is needed. It is often used to say that something is satisfactory.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈskɹætʃ
British English
ˈʌp/ /tˈuː/ /skɹˈætʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UP tuh SKRATCH
UK
UP tOO SKRATCH
Listen in Context
Her report wasn't up to scratch, so she had to rewrite it.
Make sure your work is up to scratch before you submit it.
The food just wasn't up to scratch at that restaurant.
If your English isn't up to scratch, it's hard to study abroad.