Make the cut.
Meet a required standard.
To "make the cut" means to meet the standard or criteria necessary for moving forward in a selection process. This can be used in various situations, from making a sports team to being shortlisted for a job position, reflecting whether one has successfully met the required levels of achievement.
Example Sentences
He worked hard to make the cut for the varsity team.
Working hard to earn a spot on the varsity team.
Only a few contestants made the cut after the auditions.
Only a few contestants succeeded after the auditions.
She's been training relentlessly, hoping she has done enough to make the cut for the national team.
Training relentlessly, hoping to earn a spot on the national team.
