raise the bar
To raise standards or expectations, especially by creating something to a higher standardTo raise standards or expectations, especially by creating something to a higher standard.
» They've raised the bar a lot.
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1 senses(idiomatic)To raise standards or expectations, especially by creating something to a higher standard.
Acme's new technology will raise the bar for the entire industry.
подня́ть планкуpodnjátʹ planku
Examples
2 sentencesThey've raised the bar a lot.
We have to raise the bar if we want to remain competitive.
deWir müssen das Niveau anheben, wenn wir wettbewerbsfähig bleiben wollen. — brauchinet
Translations
5 languagesBy meaning 1
Forms
raises the bar, raising the bar, raised the bar, raised the bar| Base form | raise the bar · to raise the bar |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | raises the bar |
| Present participle | raising the bar |
| Past simple | raised the bar |
| Past participle | raised the bar |
irregular
Synonyms
1 synonymsAntonyms
1 antonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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