[Idiom] UP TO SNUFF. - Exploring Quality Standards with Engaging Idioms!
Up to snuff.
Meets the required standards.
'Up to snuff' is an interesting phrase used to describe something that meets the required standards or expectations. It originates from the 19th century, when 'snuff' (a type of smokeless tobacco) was considered a luxury and having good quality snuff was a mark of sophistication. Today, if something is 'up to snuff,' it has nothing to do with tobacco but everything to do with meeting expectations, be it in quality, performance, or condition. So, if your work is 'up to snuff,' you've met what was expected of you and done a satisfactory job!
Example Sentences
Make sure things are up to snuff.
Ensuring everything meets the required standards.
Before launch, ensure the product is up to snuff.
Verifying the product meets the required standards before launch.
His work ethic ensured that everything he did was always up to snuff.
His work ethic ensured everything he did met the necessary standards.