Synonyms of makes the grade

makes the grade

phrase

present tense third-person singular of make the grade

as in makes 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

• makes it
• succeeds
• arrives
• flourishes
• thrives
• gets there
• gets ahead
• gets somewhere
• cuts it
• makes good
• prospers
• makes one's mark
• excels
• hits it big
• cuts the mustard
• wins
• comes into one's own
• hacks it
• prevails
• triumphs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fails
• struggles
• flounders