Como Pronunciar "raise the bar"
expression
RAYZ-thuh-BAR
RAYZ-thuh-BAH
Definição
To increase the standard or level of difficulty expected in a situation, so it becomes harder to achieve success or meet expectations.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈɹeɪz/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɑɹ
Inglês Britânico
ɹˈeɪz/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɑː
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
RAYZ-thuh-BAR
UK
RAYZ-thuh-BAH
Ouça em Contexto
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.