make the cut
idiom
: to be among the players allowed to continue playing
He has to birdie the last hole in order to make the cut.
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And Mizzou could play spoiler to an Oklahoma team in position to make the cut.
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Chase Gemes, Kansas City Star, 21 Nov. 2025
Only meaningful markdowns make the cut, focusing on dependable brands and real value.
—PC Magazine, 20 Nov. 2025
If the reform were to take effect immediately, only eight states would make the cut and receive full funding.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 16 Nov. 2025
Over the last two weeks, Bertinelli shared several outtakes from the book’s cover shoot that didn’t make the cut on her Instagram page.
—Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
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Chase Gemes, Kansas City Star, 21 Nov. 2025
Only meaningful markdowns make the cut, focusing on dependable brands and real value.
—PC Magazine, 20 Nov. 2025
If the reform were to take effect immediately, only eight states would make the cut and receive full funding.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 16 Nov. 2025
Over the last two weeks, Bertinelli shared several outtakes from the book’s cover shoot that didn’t make the cut on her Instagram page.
—Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
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“Make the cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20the%20cut. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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