Eric from West Lafayette, Indiana, wonders which phrase is correct when referring to “making the grade” or “meeting expectations”: Is it cut the mustard or cut the muster? It’s the former, a reference to the strong, spicy taste of mustard as well as the difficulty of actually cutting the plant when it’s fully grown. The expression pass muster means the same thing, although they’re unrelated. This is part of a complete episode.
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