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What does 'Cut the mustard' mean?
To reach or surpass a required standard or expectation.
What is the origion of 'Cut the mustard'?
This phrase is believed to originate from the early 20th century, used figuratively to denote someone's ability to meet or exceed standards, although its exact origins are unclear.
Emoji meanings
- represents 'cut'
symbolizing meeting a required standard or making a significant impact
represents 'mustard'using a container of mustard to symbolize the challenge or standard to be met (since an exact mustard emoji doesn't exist
honey is used as a creative substitute)
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