Synonyms of make the grade

make the grade

phrase

as in make it

to reach a desired level of accomplishment

There were many applicants for the position, but only a few made the grade for an interview.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• make it
• succeed
• arrive
• flourish
• get there
• thrive
• get ahead
• get somewhere
• make good
• cut it
• hack it
• make one's mark
• hit it big
• prosper
• cut the mustard
• excel
• win
• come into one's own
• triumph
• prevail

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fail
• struggle
• flounder