-
What does cut the muster mean?
Questioner:Ethan Campbell 2023-04-07 09:48:08
The most authoritative answer in 2024
-

-
Harper Lee——Studied at Princeton University, Lives in Princeton, NJ
As an expert in the English language, I can explain that the phrase "cut the mustard" is an idiomatic expression that means to meet the required standard or to be satisfactory in a given situation. It's often used to describe someone or something that is performing up to expectations.
read more >>
-

-
Amelia Roberts——Studied at the University of California, Los Angeles, Lives in Los Angeles, CA, USA.
It has been my understanding that the saying derived from the military usage of
muster - a gathering of soldiers for parade or assembled for action. In this case to
Cut Muster had a
meaning that a soldier was fit for action and able to join the
muster. Note "
cut" is used in many ways.
read more >>
QuesHub is a place where questions meet answers, it is more authentic than Quora, but you still need to discern the answers provided by the respondents.