up to the mark

短语

达到标准

释义与例句

phr.
  1. 1.

    Possessing adequate knowledge or skill.

  2. 2.

    Performing as expected or desired; on one's toes.

    1927, Ernest Bramah, Max Carrados Mysteries 'Do you mind if I just pop in for a wee moment, Roy?' she asked. 'I expect that it's Miss Barrowford gardening, and it will save me writing. G.F.S. business, you know.' 'All right,' her husband replied. 'Only don't forget me and stay to supper.' 'The idea! As if I ever—I'll catch you up—or won't you come in too? You know her.' 'No,' he decided. 'If I do we shall be talking there for an hour. I won't go right on either. I'll just hang about in the middle distance to keep you up to the mark.'