Pass muster is an idiom in the English language. It means to meet the required standards or come up to expectations. It is to be acceptable or satisfactory. It was originally used in the military and undergo a review without censure and refers to the act of gathering soldiers in a group to show the officers that they are suitably dressed and equipped. It started in the late 1500s.
Over the years this phrase was used to denote anything that had acceptable standards and is used in frequently in modern day English. Thus it is noun that indicates a review, roll call or inspection and means to meet a customary standard. "She didn't pass muster with her class teacher", "the suitor did not pass muster with the girl" are instances of the usage of this term or phrase.
Over the years this phrase was used to denote anything that had acceptable standards and is used in frequently in modern day English. Thus it is noun that indicates a review, roll call or inspection and means to meet a customary standard. "She didn't pass muster with her class teacher", "the suitor did not pass muster with the girl" are instances of the usage of this term or phrase.