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Meaning of make the cut | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To succeed at something or meet a requirement; to be chosen out of a field of candidates or possibilities.

idiomatic, informal

Examples

“Out of a pool of 20 applicants, only three made the cut.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

make the difference make the dust fly make the feathers fly make the first move make the fur fly make the grade