up to snuff
As good as what was expected, required, or demanded; satisfactory or adequate.
Hello,
Is it possible to explain or give me an idea what "snuff" refers to in the idiom above?
N-UNCOUNT Snuff is powdered tobacco which people take by breathing it in quickly through their nose.
So up to snuff = breath the powder to refresh themselves = make them feel good = satisfactory? Is this logic correct?
Thanks!
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