Pass-muster Definition

verb

(idiomatic) To meet or exceed a particular standard.

To get a raise, an employee must pass muster with the boss.
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(idiomatic) To adequately pass a formal or informal inspection.

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Origin of Pass-muster

  • From pass (“to undergo successfully”) + muster (“military assemblage or review”); from 1570s, originally as pass musters.

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Pass-muster Sentence Examples

  • Jennifer was a little sniffy about the party, unsure that the Tuckers really pass muster.

  • They may not sound very worthy of a glamorous evening out, but these scents pass muster because they blend light, fresh notes with others to create something energetic, bright and uplifting.

  • Additionally, I'm not sure the firearm he used would pass muster with the licensing authorities.

  • Fans of basic, classic mascaras can rest assured that their beloved formulas will always have a place on drugstore walls, but even newfangled products created by trusted brands may pass muster with these consumers.

  • It's much more likely that your sports jacket-and-tie ensemble will pass muster than your T-shirt-and-jeans idea.

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