at grade Idiom
make the grade
do acceptable work, measure up To make the grade, you have to complete the training program.
make the grade|grade|make
v. phr.,
informal 1. To make good; succeed.
It was clear that Mr. Baker had made the grade in the insurance business. It takes hard study to make the grade in school. 2. To meet a standard; qualify.
That whole shipment of cattle made the grade as prime beef.
downgrade
downgrade on the downgrade losing status, influence, health, etc.; declining
grade
grade see
make the grade.
upgrade
upgrade on the upgrade gaining in status, influence, health, etc.
at grade
On the aforementioned level. Typically said of streets and railroad tracks. A: "Is the alternation base up on the hill? Because I don't apperceive that I can accomplish it all the way up there!" B: "No, don't worry, the base is at brand with the street."Learn more: grade