English idiom · neutral · spoken & written · BrE & AmE
raise the bar: meaning and examples
raise the bar means set a higher standard.
Aprende la expresión como una unidad fija y observa la preposición y la forma verbal en los ejemplos.
این عبارت را بهصورت یک واحد ثابت یاد بگیرید و به حرف اضافه و شکل فعل در مثالها توجه کنید.
Lerne die Wendung als feste Einheit und achte in den Beispielen auf Präposition und Verbform.
Apprenez l’expression comme une unité fixe et observez la préposition et la forme verbale dans les exemples.
Memory hook: Build a clear mental picture from “raise the bar” and connect it to this meaning: set a higher standard.
How to use “raise the bar”
- This product raises the bar for the whole industry.
- Her performance really raised the bar.
Common mistake: Treat “raise the bar” as a fixed expression. Notice its exact word order in the examples.
Learn it in context
This expression belongs to Lesson 7, where you can compare it with other idioms about business and practise it interactively.
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