make\ the\ grade

make\ the\ grade
v. phr. informal
1. To make good; succeed.

It was clear that Mr. Baker had made the grade in the insurance business.

It takes hard study to make the grade in school.

2. To meet a standard; qualify.

That whole shipment of cattle made the grade as prime beef.


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