CUTTING THE MUSTARD Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

cutting the mustard

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present participle of cut the mustard

as in making it

to reach a desired level of accomplishment a college footballer who couldn't cut the mustard in the professional leagues

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Arraez was named an All-Star for the fourth time after making it in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Congratulations on making it this far, and remember there are only a few more days until the weekend arrives.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 15 July 2026

Definition of making it

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The case for reparations is grounded in the fact that there is a universe bigger than a Black person’s, and getting there means establishing an ongoing material and social plan for racial reckoning.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
Each took slightly different paths in getting there, but the end result at this to the leadup of the season matches.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026

Definition of getting there

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Sotelo said two helicopters with the ability to drop water at night had been requested late in the afternoon then later canceled because crews were making good progress.

— Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2026
But a lot of us are also making good use of the 15 hours of audio that come with Spotify Premium.

— David Pierce, The Verge, 18 July 2026

Definition of making good

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cuttings

cutting the mustard

cutting up

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