Up To Par/scratch/snuff/the Mark Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Up To Par/scratch/snuff/the Mark Idiom mean?

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up to par/scratch/snuff/the mark What does up to par/scratch/snuff/the mark mean?	meeting normal standards, equal to the usual level or quality	His work was not up to par and he was asked to leave and look for another job.
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double check (something) What does "double check (something)" mean?	to check something again to confirm that it is correct	We must double check the new product prices before the price list is printed.

oreo What does "oreo" mean?	black person who adopts the lifestyle, attitudes, and such of White people
daily grind What does "daily grind" mean?	the everyday work routine	My father is tired of the daily grind and will retire soon.
glad rags What does "glad rags" mean?	fancy clothing; one's best closthing (anachronistic)
break the bank What does "break the bank " mean?	to win all the money at a casino gambling table	The man did not break the bank but he did win a lot of money.
no shit What does "no shit" mean?	really? no way; not possible
pick up the tab What does "pick up the tab" mean?	to pay the bill for someone else	I picked up the tab for the dinner at the restaurant.

get on the good side of (someone) What does "get on the good side of (someone)" mean?	to get in someone's favor	I took my friend to a nice restaurant in order to get on her good side.
free and clear What does "free and clear" mean?	without owing any money	The couple finally owned their house free and clear.
effing What does "effing" mean?	fucking

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Up To Par/scratch/snuff/the Mark Idiom