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Discover LudwigThe phrase "up to scratch" is correct and is used in written English.
You can use it to refer to something that meets the desired standards. For example, "After a few days of practice, I was sure my dancing skills were up to scratch."
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up to scratch
adjective
Sufficient; adequate; of acceptable or satisfactory quality
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Is yours up to scratch?
"My game wasn't up to scratch, and it's unfortunate.
Does Demelza (Eleanor Tomlinson) come up to scratch?
I somehow doubt you'd be up to scratch.
Its risk management was not up to scratch.
Shiloh reached up to scratch the crown of his head.
Nor were unholy commercial airlines up to scratch.
"I can't say the service was up to scratch.
But the coach wasn't up to scratch either.
Shakespeare, Chaucer and Hardy do not come up to scratch.
"I'm loving him, he's up to scratch, big time".
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