make the grade

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Synonyms of make the gradenext
: to measure up to some standard : be successful
… clever and energetic enough to make the grade in a good law firm …—John Train

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But two songs that don’t fit either of those criteria made the grade. — Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026 McDonald’s The burger chain also made the grade, even as the stock has seen better days. — Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 7 July 2026

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