up to scratch

up to scratch
up to snuff & up to scratch
Fig. as good as is required; meeting the minimum requirements. •

Sorry, Tom. Your performance isn't up to snuff. You'll have to improve or find another job.

My paper wasn't up to scratch, so I got an F.

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See: UP TO FAR.

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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