idiom
Business
raise the bar
RAYZ thuh BAR
reɪz ðə bɑːrListen
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Syllable breakdown
raisethebar
Dictionary meaning
To set a higher standard of performance or quality.
Examples
- The award-winning campaign raised the bar for the whole industry.
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