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up to snuff

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up to par

[up to par] or {informal} [up to scratch] or {informal} [up to snuff] 1. In good or normal health or physical condition. * /I have a cold and don't feel […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

snuff

[snuff] See: [UP TO PAR] or [UP TO SNUFF]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

below par

[below par] {adj.} or {adv.} Below standard. * /Bob was fired because his work has been below par for several months now./ Contrast: [UP TO PAR] or [UP TO SNUFF]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

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