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What does “raise the bar” mean?
Meaning, example sentence and a quick practice question.
B2
To set a higher standard than before
“Her work has really raised the bar for the whole team.”
From the B2 lesson Cutting to the Chase (workplace idioms).
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What does “raise the bar” mean?
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