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up to scratch

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up to scratch
at an acceptable standard or quality We're giving him a week to bring the team up to scratch.
Usage notes: often used in the form not up to scratch: I'm afraid your last essay wasn't up to scratch.
Related vocabulary: on a par with somebody/something
See also: scratch, up


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Both ends of the bowlers' run-ups the other night were just not up to scratch and that was the main reason why the umpires did not rule the ground fit.
COM; UP TO SCRATCH Kate's cut cheek at Stella's party Picture: RICHARD YOUNG/REX FEATURES
Mark Williams has already criticised the state of the tables at Sheffield, saying the cushions are not up to scratch, and only Paul Hunter, in good form against David Roe, and Peter Ebdon have so far compiled century breaks.
 
 
 
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