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Definition

To meet expectations. 

Context : Social Life
Category: Idiom
Semantic: expectation,
Examples of idiom “cut the mustard” from Twitter
  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'guylittla'
    guylittla:

    Online security? Hackers prove iPhone and most browsers don't cut the mustard.

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'Freo_Dockers'
    Freo_Dockers:

    @M3lizza Mmmm, we could do with a new goal-kicking coach. The iPhone app just wasn't cutting the mustard.

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'Saresa'
    Saresa:

    I need a new hobby. WoW just isn't cutting the mustard anymore.

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'jackperrin'
    jackperrin:

    Got The Cleveland Show on because I missed it last night. Its not cutting the mustard for me any more.

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'nadadine'
    nadadine:

    I want a new picture! The Ribena one isn't cutting the mustard anymore or some other nonsensical catchphrase.

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'jordanpitkin'
    jordanpitkin:

    No longer a financial planner. I just wasn't cutting the mustard.