![{not} [put] {sth} past {sb}](/assets/img/no-pic-260w.png "{not} [put] {sth} past {sb}")
to believe that someone is capable of doing something, especially something negative or unexpected, based on their past behavior or character
Ex:
![to [measure] other people's corn by {one's} own bushel](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/47378/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [measure] other people's corn by {one's} own bushel")
to judge or evaluate others based on one's own standards, abilities, or achievements, without considering their unique circumstances or perspectives
Ex:
His
competitive
nature
causes
him
to
measure
other
people
's
corn
by
his
own
bushel
,
making it
difficult
for
him
to
appreciate
diverse
approaches
.
![to [cut] the mustard](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/43478/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [cut] the mustard")
to meet expectations or perform satisfactorily in a given task or situation
Ex:
He
was
hired
as
a
chef
because
he
can
cut
the
mustard
in
the
kitchen
.
![to [make] the grade](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/43080/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [make] the grade")
to succeed in reaching the desired result
Ex:
He
was
determined
to
make
the
grade
and
secure
a
spot
on
the
national
soccer
team
.
(of a person or thing) having a flashy or showy exterior, but when examined closely or experienced fully, it fails to meet expectations or deliver on its promises
Ex:
The
restaurant
's
menu
looked
great
,
but
the
food
was
all
sizzle
and
no
steak
;
it
lacked
flavor
and
quality
.
used of a situation, outcome, or behavior that is considered typical, expected, or unsurprising given the circumstances
Ex:
The
long
wait
times
at
the
doctor
's
office
are
par
for
the
course
,
unfortunately
.
![to [come] up with the goods](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40685/thumb/180?type=jpeg "to [come] up with the goods")
to deliver what was promised or expected, especially when it comes to achieving a particular result or fulfilling an obligation
Ex:
Our
team
had to
meet
a
tight
deadline
,
and
everyone
worked
tirelessly
to
come up with
the
goods
.