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Today's Expressions

Learn useful English expressions easily and fun.

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raise the bar

improve standards · set higher expectations

What's the situation?

Feeling inspired? This expression is perfect when you want to challenge your team or yourself to achieve better results! ✨ It’s all about aiming for excellence and pushing past previous achievements to set new, higher standards. Think 'good enough' is not enough; let's go for 'amazing'!

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to be up to snuff

to meet an acceptable standard · to be good enough

What's the situation?

You're checking out a new gadget or a cool piece of clothing in a store. You want to know if it's high quality, durable, or simply meets your expectations. 👀 This phrase is perfect for asking or confirming if something truly lives up to its hype or your personal standards! ✨

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set the bar

establish a standard · determine the level of quality/achievement

What's the situation?

Ever been in a meeting where everyone's talking about goals and what to aim for? This expression is your go-to! 🎯 It's perfect for when you're establishing the expected level of quality or achievement for a project, team, or even yourself. Think of it like setting the height for a high jump – you decide how high everyone needs to leap! 🚀

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to be picky about something

to be very careful in choosing something · to have high standards for something

What's the situation?

Ever find yourself spending ages in a store, sifting through options because *nothing* quite hits the mark? 🤔 That's when you're being picky! This expression is perfect for describing someone (or yourself!) who has high standards and won't settle for just anything, especially when shopping. It's often used playfully to describe careful shoppers! 🛍️✨

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to be up to par

to meet an expected standard · to be good enough

What's the situation?

Imagine you're checking out a new gadget or a piece of clothing. You want to know if it's high quality or if it just meets the basic expectations. This expression is perfect for assessing if something lives up to its reputation or your personal standard. ✨

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