make the cut en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From the sport of golf, in which players are said to make the cut when they match or exceed a certain score, thus avoiding elimination during the final two rounds of a four-round tournament.
Meanings
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(idiomatic, informal) To succeed at something or meet a requirement; to be chosen out of a field of candidates or possibilities.
Out of a pool of 20 applicants, only three made the cut.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| making the cut | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| makes the cut | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| made the cut | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| made the cut | Tense=Past | lexicographic |