separate the men from the boys

Translations
отделять мужчин от мальчиков
This challenging course will separate the men from the boys.
Этот сложный курс отделит мужчин от мальчиков.
Definitions
To distinguish between those who are capable and competent (the men) and those who are inexperienced or less capable (the boys), often in a challenging situation or competitive environment.
Words
boy

noun
мальчик
man

noun
мужчина
men

noun
мужчины
separate

verb
разделять