[Idiom] MAKE THE CUT. - Learn About Idioms That Express Qualification or Approval

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

1. He worked hard to make the cut for the varsity team.

   Working hard to earn a spot on the varsity team.

2. Only a few contestants made the cut after the auditions.

   Only a few contestants succeeded after the auditions.

3. 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.