makes the grade
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as in makes it
to reach a desired level of accomplishment
There were many applicants for the position, but only a few made the grade for an interview.
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“Makes the grade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/makes%20the%20grade. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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