I hope my application makes the cut.
make the cut
idiomTo succeed at something or meet a requirement; to be chosen out of a field of candidates or possibilities.
Origin
disputed originFrom the sport of golf, in which players are said to make the cut when they match or exceed a certain score, thus avoiding elimination during the final two rounds of a four-round tournament.
After three rounds of interviews, he was disappointed to learn that he did not make the cut for the position.
Despite his impressive portfolio and years of experience, he failed to make the cut when the committee prioritized candidates with specialized technical certifications.
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absence makes the heart grow fonder
One feels more love or affection for those one loves when parted from them.
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cannot make it
Cannot reach satisfactory or expected standards or do something competently; describes someone in a hopeless situation.
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clear cut
Straightforward, obvious, simple, or basic.
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cut a dash
To make a display of oneself; to give a conspicuous impression.
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cut a deal
To reach a negotiated agreement.
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cut a figure
To present an image; to make an impression.
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cut a rug
To dance, especially in a vigorous manner and in one of the dance styles of the first half of the twentieth century.
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cut a swath
Alternative form of cut a wide swath.
Last updated April 17, 2026