I wonder what they mean by the expression: 'too old to cut the mustard'?

I bought a jar of spicy Dijon and after a little struggle with the lid I can scoop it out just fine

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NinaTina · 26-30, F

come up to expectations; reach the required standard.
"I didn't cut the mustard as a hockey player