SET THE BAR meaning: Establish a standard or expectation - OneLook

Might mean (unverified): Establish a standard or expectation.

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▸ verb: (idiomatic) To set specific standards or expectations.

Similar:

raise the bar, lay down the marker, set the pace, set the stage, set the tone, lift the bar, bring up to, rule the day, set one's cap at, enchase, more...

Opposite:

lower bar, reduce expectations, lower standards

Phrases:

Set the Fire to the Third Bar, Set the Fire to the Third Bar, to set the bar high, more...

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Similar:

raise the bar, lay down the marker, set the pace, set the stage, set the tone, lift the bar, bring up to, rule the day, set one's cap at, enchase, more...

Opposite:

lower bar, reduce expectations, lower standards

Phrases:

Set the Fire to the Third Bar, Set the Fire to the Third Bar, to set the bar high, more...

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