Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Cut the mustard

To succeed

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "cut the mustard" is to succeed.

This idiom is used to describe someone who is able to perform well or achieve their goals. It is often used to describe someone who is skilled, competent, or hardworking.

The other options for the meaning of the idiom are not as accurate.

• To be pessimistic does not typically describe someone who is successful.
• To take shortcuts does not typically describe someone who is successful.
• To be angry does not typically describe someone who is successful.