cut the mustard
To achieve the expected standard; to be effective or good enough; to suffice.
Give me the bigger hammer. This little one just doesn’t cut the mustard.
ADJ
hot
She spread hot mustard on her sandwich before taking a bite.
mild | wholegrain | Dijon, English, French
VERB + MUSTARD
spread (sth with)
I spread mustard on my sandwich before adding the turkey and lettuce.
add, mix (sth with)
I always add mustard to my hamburgers because I like the sharp flavor.
eat sth with, serve sth with
MUSTARD + NOUN
seed | powder | sauce | colour