Up to scratch
adjective
Good enough, up to a satisfactory standard or quality.
The quality of his work is not up to scratch.
Often appears as...
- not up to scratch
- up to scratch with
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective
In good health or physical condition.
I am not feeling up to scratch today.
Often appears as...
- not feeling up to scratch
- up to scratch health
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective
Good enough, up to a satisfactory standard or quality.
The quality of his work is not up to scratch.
Often appears as...
- not up to scratch
- up to scratch with
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective
In good health or physical condition.
I am not feeling up to scratch today.
Often appears as...
- not feeling up to scratch
- up to scratch health
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Expectation Level
Use when a certain quality or standard is expected, especially in performance or ability.
His recent essay wasn't up to scratch compared to his usual work.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Feedback
Commonly used to point out something that doesn't meet expected standards.
Your cleaning job isn't up to scratch; please redo it.
Pro Tip 3/3Competence
Emphasizes the adequacy of someone's skills for a task or role.
She needs more training to get her skills up to scratch.
Pro Tip 1/3Expectation Level
Use when a certain quality or standard is expected, especially in performance or ability.
His recent essay wasn't up to scratch compared to his usual work.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Feedback
Commonly used to point out something that doesn't meet expected standards.
Your cleaning job isn't up to scratch; please redo it.
Pro Tip 3/3Competence
Emphasizes the adequacy of someone's skills for a task or role.
She needs more training to get her skills up to scratch.
Pro Tip 1/3Expectation Level
Use when a certain quality or standard is expected, especially in performance or ability.
His recent essay wasn't up to scratch compared to his usual work.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Feedback
Commonly used to point out something that doesn't meet expected standards.
Your cleaning job isn't up to scratch; please redo it.
Pro Tip 3/3Competence
Emphasizes the adequacy of someone's skills for a task or role.
She needs more training to get her skills up to scratch.
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