Dutch rate must (anag) – come up to scratch (3,3,7)

I believe the answer is:

cut the mustard

(Other definitions for cut the mustard that I've seen before include "pass inspection" , "impress" , "Harvested brassica plant" , "Perform to standard" , "Make a favourable impression" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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