make the cut
idiom
: to be among the players allowed to continue playing
He has to birdie the last hole in order to make the cut.
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Despite much attention, movies about Celine Dion, Elton John, Martha Stewart, Luther Vandross, Pharrell Williams, and composer John Williams did not make the cut.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2025
Whether a rookie or a seasoned professional, those who make the cut will not only contribute to their team’s success but could also make a deep run into the Playoffs and Finals.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Full list of 2025 Grammy nominations: Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, more make the cut Grammys fashion: The most memorable red-carpet looks since the 2000s What is a Grammy?
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
Over 15 years of the MCU, there are plenty of memorable lines to pick from, and loads that didn't make the cut.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2025
Whether a rookie or a seasoned professional, those who make the cut will not only contribute to their team’s success but could also make a deep run into the Playoffs and Finals.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Full list of 2025 Grammy nominations: Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, more make the cut Grammys fashion: The most memorable red-carpet looks since the 2000s What is a Grammy?
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
Over 15 years of the MCU, there are plenty of memorable lines to pick from, and loads that didn't make the cut.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Make the cut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20the%20cut. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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