come up to scratch

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Come Up to Scratch

Definition: To reach the expected standard, to meet the necessary requirements, or to achieve a satisfactory level of performance.

Part of Speech: Verb phrase

Sense:

Reaching the expected standard or meeting the necessary requirements.

Usage:

She had to practice a lot to come up to scratch for the dance competition.
The team needed to come up to scratch in order to qualify for the playoffs.
After studying hard, he finally came up to scratch and passed his exams.

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