To be up to scratch means to be as good as what is expected, but in this context it is implied that he is more than what is expected
Given the statement "Anyway, being a Babylonian with very little secondary education, he was more than knowledgeable and competent enough in Egyptian.", what is the statement "Anyway, being a Babylonian with very little secondary education, he wasn't up to scratch in Egyptian." true?
- Yes
- No
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