separate the men from the boys

To distinguish or separate the experienced, competent, or strong participants from those who are not. We've had some easy games so far in the season, but this next one is going to separate the men from the boys. This is a business that separates the men from the boys—don't get involved unless you have what it takes.

See also: boy, men, separate

sort out the men from the boys

To distinguish or separate the experienced, competent, or strong participants from those who are not. We've had some easy games so far in the season, but this next one is going to sort out the men from the boys. This is a business that sorts out the men from the boys—don't get involved unless you have what it takes.

separate the men from the boys

and separate the sheep from the goats

Fig. to separate the competent from those who are less competent. (Not necessarily just about males.) This is the kind of task that separates the men from the boys. Working in a challenging place like this really separates the sheep from the goats.

See also: boy, men, separate

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

separate the men from the boys

Distinguish between mature, experienced individuals and novices, as in The picket line will separate the men from the boys in the union. The idiom is used without respect to gender. [c. 1930]

See also: boy, men, separate

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

sort out the men from the boys

separate the men from the boys

If a difficult situation or competition sorts out the men from the boys or separates the men from the boys, it tests people and shows who is strong and capable and who is not. This is the game that will sort out the men from the boys. It is absolutely vital to win the replay and get to the final.

separate (or sort out) the men from the boys

show or prove which people in a group are truly competent, brave, or mature.

1968 House & Garden The Dry Martini…is a drink that will quickly separate the men from the boys and the girls from their principles.

See also: boy, men, separate

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

sort out/separate the ˌmen from the ˈboys

show or prove who is brave, skilful, etc. and who is not: OK everybody, today we’re going to do a physical fitness test, which will soon sort out the men from the boys!

separate the men from the boys, to

To distinguish those who are mature and competent from those who are young and green. This term, always used figuratively, was popular in business and politics from the 1930s on, often put as “This emergency will separate the men from the boys”—that is, will show who is able to deal with it effectively. The mystery writer A. A. Fair used it in Beware (1956): “This is the kind of stuff that separates the men from the boys.”

词组	separate the men from the boys
释义	separate the men from the boys separate the men from the boys To distinguish or separate the experienced, competent, or strong participants from those who are not. We've had some easy games so far in the season, but this next one is going to separate the men from the boys. This is a business that separates the men from the boys—don't get involved unless you have what it takes. See also: boy, men, separate sort out the men from the boys To distinguish or separate the experienced, competent, or strong participants from those who are not. We've had some easy games so far in the season, but this next one is going to sort out the men from the boys. This is a business that sorts out the men from the boys—don't get involved unless you have what it takes. See also: boy, men, out, sort Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. separate the men from the boys and separate the sheep from the goats Fig. to separate the competent from those who are less competent. (Not necessarily just about males.) This is the kind of task that separates the men from the boys. Working in a challenging place like this really separates the sheep from the goats. See also: boy, men, separate McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. separate the men from the boys Distinguish between mature, experienced individuals and novices, as in The picket line will separate the men from the boys in the union. The idiom is used without respect to gender. [c. 1930] See also: boy, men, separate The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. sort out the men from the boys or separate the men from the boys If a difficult situation or competition sorts out the men from the boys or separates the men from the boys, it tests people and shows who is strong and capable and who is not. This is the game that will sort out the men from the boys. It is absolutely vital to win the replay and get to the final. See also: boy, men, out, sort Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. separate (or sort out) the men from the boys show or prove which people in a group are truly competent, brave, or mature. 1968 House & Garden The Dry Martini…is a drink that will quickly separate the men from the boys and the girls from their principles. See also: boy, men, separate Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary sort out/separate the ˌmen from the ˈboys show or prove who is brave, skilful, etc. and who is not: OK everybody, today we’re going to do a physical fitness test, which will soon sort out the men from the boys! See also: boy, men, out, separate, sort Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary separate the men from the boys, to To distinguish those who are mature and competent from those who are young and green. This term, always used figuratively, was popular in business and politics from the 1930s on, often put as “This emergency will separate the men from the boys”—that is, will show who is able to deal with it effectively. The mystery writer A. A. Fair used it in Beware (1956): “This is the kind of stuff that separates the men from the boys.” See also: men, separate The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: separate the men from the boys, to sort out the men from the boys sort out/separate the men from the boys separate fact from fiction non compos non compos (mentis) keep (two or more people) straight (in one's mind/head) keep people straight NTBCW Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. References in periodicals archive Ever since my own playing days it's been a place that tends to separate the men from the boys. Gers have to show same bottle with no fans like we did in 92 Unforeseen multiple fractures aside, Hide intends to keep going as long as he is still enjoying it, with a few built-in safeguards that separate the men from the boys in the jockeys' room - safeguards that enable the boys to continue plying their trade as men. Horse Racing: UNBROKEN SPIRIT; Steve Dennis talks to jump jockey Philip Hide on his return from serious injury "Now is the time when you can separate the men from the boys and those who are real Jambos through and through - like Gary Locke - are the men who can dig them out of trouble." Football: If the Jambos go down it would spoil our party! "November will separate the men from the boys and it's vital we're not left behind." Old Firm clash will set Tone Simpson (inset, below) says he can use wedge approaches on all of the first 13 holes - but McDowell reckons it's the last five holes that will separate the men from the boys. COULD THIS ..LEAD TO THIS? GMAC: This is like taking the British Open to Portrush.. so there's still hope; US OPEN GOLF NEWS FROM DAY ONE This next period of games will separate the men from the boys. And I truly believe it is retrievable." RE0-COKER'S CALL TO ARMS More than 30 new bunkers, several changes to existing ones, and the addition of some back tees which have seriously lengthened some of the "easier" holes, as well as the West Course's signature par-five 17th, which too many modern-day players have been able to reach with an iron second shot thanks to the march of technology, will separate the men from the boys. Golf: SPREADWISE - Course changes may increase total scores be wed of the M Simpson (inset, below) says he can use wedge approaches on all of the first 13 holes - but McDowell reckons it's the last five holes that will separate the men from the boys. COULD THIS ..LEAD TO THIS? GMAC: This is like taking the British Open to Portrush.. so there's still hopeUS OPEN GOLF NEWS FROM DAY ONE I admire that quality in football people as it tends to separate the men from the boys, especially when they're thrown into the cut-throat environment of the Old Firm. New Souness Neil is driving us to anarchy; Boss must step back from brink The history of the event, in the four years it has been played at Kapalua and for nine years at LaCosta before that, suggests the course is difficult enough to separate the men from the boys and that outsiders never win. Golf: 6-1 Ernie looks the cream of the Plantation crop It's a match that should separate the men from the boys and in Greece they normally use a crowbar for that. Don't bank on the Greeks to cause an upset; RESULT! At over 7,300 yards, it is certainly long enough and is more than likely to separate the men from the boys. Woosnam can strike for Wales But it's exactly that extra pressure and expectation that will separate the men from the boys. Rewards for winning title are great but pressure can be enormous He said: "I think it will separate the men from the boys. Lawn Tennis: TEAM MURRAY; AUSTRALIAN OPEN... Britain is so short of Davis Cup talent Lloyd will stage play-off lottery to make up the numbers He himself exited ingloriously 5 and 3 to Craig Stadler, Lee Westwood packed his bags moaning that the resort course was too easy to separate the men from the boys, and other big-name casualties were Ernie Els, Davis Love III, Hal Sutton and Jim Furyk. No-one to match 20-1 Mickelson
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