How to Pronounce "raise the bar"
expression
ˈɹeɪz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɑɹ
RAYZ-thuh-BAR
ɹˈeɪz/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɑː
RAYZ-thuh-BAH
Definition
To increase the standard or level of difficulty expected in a situation, so it becomes harder to achieve success or meet expectations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹeɪz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɑɹ
British English
ɹˈeɪz/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɑː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAYZ-thuh-BAR
UK
RAYZ-thuh-BAH
Listen in Context
The school decided to raise the bar for student performance.
New safety rules raise the bar for construction companies.
The coach wants to raise the bar for the team next season.
You always raise the bar for yourself, and that's why you keep improving.