by DrMarc on February 1st, 2007

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Where does the phrase "Pass the muster" come from?

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  • by - retroglide - on February 1st, 2007

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    It is a phrase of naval origin. No one knows exactly who said it first. Later the phrase was mangled. Versions like "cut the mustard" were being used.

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