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.
Categories: informal study verb

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