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grade someone down (on something) to give someone a low ranking, rating, or score on some performance. I had to grade you down on your essay because of your spelling. Please don't grade me down for a minor mistake. make the grade to be satisfactory; to be what is expected. I'm sorry, but your work doesn't exactly make the grade. This meal doesn't just make the grade. It is excellent. See also: make make the grade to succeed at something, usually because your skills are good enough (often negative) He wanted to get into medical school but he failed to make the grade. See also: make make the grade to be good enough An excuse like “I didn't call because I couldn't find your number†doesn't make the grade for most women. See also: make How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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