come up to scratch
Example Sentences
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A third of social homes, around 1.2m, are currently rated D or below and will require new insulation, windows and heating systems to come up to scratch.
From BBC • Sep. 23, 2024
Now if they do not come up to scratch they are in danger of losing their funding.
From The Guardian • Jul. 8, 2012
A tough second quarter for investment banking earnings, dragged down by sovereign debt woes in Europe and trading jitters, is prompting many to cut back in areas where revenue has not come up to scratch.
From Reuters • Jun. 30, 2011
Whatever happens with this guy, I hope you start considering this level of kindness as the absolute bare minimum you expect out of future boyfriends, and immediately dumping anyone who can’t come up to scratch.
From Slate
As you know, Braithwaite didn't come up to scratch till I'd handed him your ultimatum; and Mrs. Lockwood—— But you don't know about her yet.
From The Kingdom Round the Corner A Novel by Dawson, Coningsby
