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“pass muster”

i · The common misuse One wrong form
ii · What it meansTwo lines, no filler

'Muster' is the military roll-call or inspection. Passing muster means meeting the standard. Mustard is a condiment with no inspection role.

iii · Memory hookKeep this one

Muster = inspection. Mustard = hotdog topping. Troops pass muster; mustard passes the table.

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