up to snuff

up to snuff
• up to par
• up to scratch
• up to snuff
• up the mark
meeting normal standards, equal to the usual level or quality

His work was not up to par and he was asked to leave and look for another job.

Digest 22/2002
meeting the minimum standard requirements; as good as is required.

The orchestra didn't reach its usual high standard last year but with lots of extra practice this year, it's finally up to snuff.

Similar to: cut the mustard

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