raise the bar

Speech parts

1. raise the bar - Verb

2. raise the bar - Phrase

Meaning

raise the bar (third-person singular simple present raises the bar, present participle raising the bar, simple past and past participle raised the bar)

(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.
Synonym: lift the bar
Antonym: lower the bar

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Words in the phrase

raise the bar

Close letter words and terms

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