What does the idiom "To make the grade" mean?

• The idiom "To make the grade" means - To achieve success.

• To make the grade (idiom)
English Meaning: to perform well enough to succeed in something.
Bangla Meaning: সফলতা অর্জনের জন্য পরিশ্রম করা।

Example Sentence:
- Mallika wanted to be an actor, but he didn't make the grade.

Source:
1. Cambridge Dictionary.
2. Accessible Dictionary by Bangla Academy.