Make the cut

Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪk ˈðə ˈkət/

Make the cut (verb phrase)

  1. To be good enough to continue in a competition, selection process, or test.
  2. To meet the minimum level needed to be accepted, included, or approved.
  3. To be chosen from a larger group after judging results against set limits.

Examples

  • I studied hard, so I made the cut for the next round.
  • She practiced daily, and she made the cut for the next round.