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Region: US | Usage example: The presentation wasn’t up to snuff, so they reworked it.

Up to snuff

Meaning

Meeting the required standard.

Usage

Used when evaluating quality or performance.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Originally rifle terminology referring to using snuff (gunpowder) that worked correctly.

Used in American military contexts before spreading into everyday speech.