up to grade

up to grade

Meeting a necessary standard. I don't think this product is up to grade—it shouldn't break down this quickly.
See also: grade, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • grade down
  • consist of
  • consist of (something)
  • by inches
  • all is not lost
  • as well as
  • a shot in the locker
  • as a matter of course
  • be not up to much
  • cram
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Completed his Cheltenham build-up with a step up to Grade 2 company for the Adonis Hurdle, again at Kempton, and travelled easily under a confident ride before winning by seven lengths.