Meanings
From pass (“to undergo successfully”) + muster (“military assemblage or review”); from 1570s, originally as pass musters.
How to pronounce "pass muster":
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To meet or exceed a particular standard.
Example: "To get a raise, an employee must pass muster with the boss."
To adequately pass a formal or informal inspection.
Example Sentences
1
I have been studying hard all semester, and I hope my final exams pass muster.
2
The new employee's work was not up to par and did not pass muster with the supervisor.
3
The cake failed to pass muster because it was undercooked and had a strange taste.
4
Even though he put in effort, his presentation did not pass muster and he was asked to redo it.
5
In order to be accepted into the program, applicants must pass muster in a rigorous interview process.
