Synonyms of passes muster

passes muster

phrase

present tense third-person singular of pass muster

as in flies

to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval

His repeated insistence that "it wasn't me" doesn't pass muster.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flies
• works
• stands up
• passes
• holds water
• goes down
• holds up
• goes over
• plays
• washes
• goes through
• takes
• gets through

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of passes muster

If everything passes muster, the city hopes to adopt the new guidelines in December. — Mark Dee july 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026