Live up to Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɫaɪv/, /ˈɫɪv/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ

LIV up too, LIV up tuh

UK

lɪv/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː

liv UP too

Definition

To meet or fulfill someone's expectations, standards, or hopes, especially when these are high. Often used when discussing promises, reputations, or ideals.

Usage & Nuances

Often paired with words like 'expectations', 'reputation', 'promise'. Neutral in formality; commonly used about people, products, or experiences. Frequently negative: 'didn't live up to'. Can be difficult to translate directly; focus on sense of meeting (high) standards.

• Spanish: estar a la altura de - cumplir con (expectativas, promesas)
• Portuguese (BR): corresponder a - estar à altura de - cumprir (expectativas, promessas)
• Portuguese (PT): corresponder a - estar à altura de - cumprir (expectativas, promessas)
• Chinese (Simplified): 不辜负 - 达到（期望、标准）
• Chinese (Traditional): 不辜負 - 達到（期望、標準）
• Hindi: उम्मीदों पर खरा उतरना - पूरा करना (अपेक्षाएँ, वादे)
• Arabic: يرقى إلى - يفي بـ (التوقعات، الوعود)
• Bengali: প্রত্যাশা পূরণ করা - মান বজায় রাখা
• Russian: оправдать (ожидания) - соответствовать (уровню, репутации)
• Japanese: 期待に応える - 名声に恥じない
• Vietnamese: đáp ứng - xứng đáng với
• Korean: 기대에 부응하다 - 명성에 걸맞다
• Turkish: beklentileri karşılamak - layık olmak
• Urdu: پورا اترنا - توقعات پر پورا اترنا
• Indonesian: memenuhi (harapan/standar) - sebanding dengan

Example Sentences

He couldn't live up to his parents' expectations.

basic

The movie did not live up to the hype.

basic

Will the new phone live up to its promises?

basic

It can be hard to live up to your own expectations sometimes.

natural

His reputation is hard to live up to.

natural

She always tries to live up to what she promises.

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