noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea
verb to succeed or meet expectations; to perform satisfactorily
article a word that is used with a noun to specify grammatical definiteness of the noun
To cut the mustard means to meet expectations or perform satisfactorily in cooking or food preparation.
Used as an idiom to indicate someone or something that is up to the required standard or expectation.
In the writing world, 'cutting the mustard' means producing high-quality work that meets or exceeds expectations.
Psychologists may use the phrase 'cut the mustard' when discussing a patient's ability to meet certain cognitive or emotional benchmarks.
Chefs may use 'cut the mustard' to describe a dish that meets their standards of taste, presentation, and quality.
Software developers may use 'cut the mustard' to refer to code that performs well and meets the project requirements.
In marketing, 'cutting the mustard' may refer to a campaign or strategy that successfully reaches and engages the target audience.