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Food: A Dictionary of Literal and Nonliteral Terms
94 CUT THE MUSTARD and electronics: A person who has had his/her
television signal "cut" has lost his/her feed. CUT THE MUSTARD to cut the
mustard. To perform satisfactorily; to live up to expectations. HDAS; 1902. Source
: CUT (v) ...
Robert Allen Palmatier,
2000
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Dictionary of Caribbean English Usage
Don't be rude!)] 3.11.2 cut your eye at (sth) vb phr (Guyn) To decide to deprive
yourself of sth you want but cannot afford. [Prob a lesser extension of 3.1 1.1 with
a more generally applicable sense] 3.12 cut the mustard vbphr (Bdos) [AF—Vul] ...
Richard Allsopp, Jeannette Allsopp,
2003
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America in So Many Words: Words That Have Shaped America
19O4 cut the mustard In the twentieth century, Americans were able to cut the
mustard, that is, "to do what is needed." The first evidence comes from O. Henry
in 1904: "So I looked around and found a proposition that exactly cut the mustard.
Allan Metcalf, David K. Barnhart,
1999
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Not Too Old to
Cut the Mustard: "Jumping" Bill Carlisle and ...
This book tells the amazing story of a universally-loved man whose influence on country music is evidenced throughout history.
Anita Armstrong Capps,
2000
5
Legends and Lore of Texas Wildflowers
The expression "to cut the mustard" was originally a Western saying popular
among cowboys during the late nineteenth century, and a genuine article was "
the proper mustard." In a popular book, Log of a Cowboy, the author, Andy
Adams, ...
Elizabeth Silverthorne,
2002
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I Love It When You Talk Retro: Hoochie Coochie, Double ...
So do those who cut the mustard. There are many theories about where this
catchphrase comes from, and why it has sexual connotations. Since at least the
mid-seventeenth century English speakers have used “mustard” as a superlative
(e.g., ...
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Let's Talk Turkey:
The Stories Behind America's Favorite ...
around and found a proposition that exactly cut the mustard.” In the early 1900s,
to be the mustard meant to be sharp and full of pizzazz. That's the mustard was
slang for the real thing. The Log of a Cowboy, published in 1903, includes the ...
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Laughing Matters: Bits and Pieces of this and That, Wits and ...
What is my chance to know in advance if I cut the mustard with you? All ya gotta
show is, baby— a heart that'll melt me in two . . . Please show me a sign. Say I'm
doin' fine if I cut the mustard with you. You're some cup-a-custard, so nice .
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Cartoon-illustrated Metaphors: Idioms, Proverbs, Cliches, ...
... for over twenty years and he just doesn't cut the mustard anymore. » Their once
star pitcher is getting old; his fastball just doesn't cut the mustard anymore. Dead
as a Doornail 5 5 = LEGEND: ** meaning. 48.
A month-to-month guide suggesting how you can improve the taste and look of food by using vegetables, fruit and herbs which are easily available during the month(s) for which the recipes are given and will enhance meals whether they are ...
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Man Utd transfer news: £63m for Ramos, Darmian deal close
Janko, who was signed by former United manager David Moyes two years ago, never cut the mustard with van Gaal and spent last season on ... «The Week UK, 七月 15»
Sheffield Steeldogs will be house-trained by new coach
“Playing just rough stuff doesn't cut the mustard - we're going to try something different.” Steeldogs and Steelers have had major issues in the ... «South Yorkshire Times, 七月 15»
The Pyrrhic victory of politicians' media boycotts
... and trying to recall any decent conservative reps I just draw a complete blank - and, no, Turnbull doesn't cut the mustard….way too slimy. «Crikey, 七月 15»
E3 2015: It Gets Weird – Day Three
Those that cut the mustard are presented at conventions all over the country, and E3 is one of their stops during the year. Both Brigham Young ... «SLUG Magazine, 七月 15»
A mild version of Colman's? That doesn't cut the mustard
First, they changed the chocolate in Cadbury's Crème eggs. Next, Robinson's quietly shelved its original squash recipe. And now, poor old ... «Telegraph.co.uk, 七月 15»
Time for a cost-benefits analysis of UK's membership of the EU
The coalition's 'government audit' just will not cut the mustard. People will not put faith in the figures and UKIP will claim it is simply the 'dead ... «PublicServiceEurope.com, 七月 15»
Confirmed: Man Utd announce Ángelo Henríquez has officially …
Henriquez joined the Premier League giants back in 2012 from Universidad de Chile, but failed to cut the mustard under Sir Alex Ferguson in ... «Squawka Football News, 七月 15»
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: 'Foodfighters' Is a Strategic Game for All …
Most games do not cut the mustard here, and this can cause frustration all around. As much as I try not to, sometimes I commiserate with Louis ... «GeekDad, 七月 15»
Vodafone Tab prime 6 Review: In Depth
For a tablet with a large 9.6-inch IPS display, a resolution of 1280x800 isn't going to cut the mustard for a lot of people, especially if their main ... «Recombu, 七月 15»
Celebrity MasterChef 2015: Arlene Phillips waltzes off after failing to …
... heat in the kitchen any longer, and decided that her skinny sweet rosemary lamb chops and plums in cider just didn't quite cut the mustard. «Express.co.uk, 七月 15»