How to Pronounce "lower the bar"
expression
ˈɫoʊɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɑɹ
LOH-er thuh BAR
ˈləʊə/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɑː
LOH-uh thuh BAR
Definition
To set a lower standard or make expectations easier to meet, often meaning to accept less or aim lower than before.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫoʊɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɑɹ
British English
ˈləʊə/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɑː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LOH-er thuh BAR
UK
LOH-uh thuh BAR
Listen in Context
They decided to lower the bar for the exam to help more students pass.
We shouldn't lower the bar just because it is difficult.
To be fair, let's not lower the bar for anyone.
When the team missed its goals again, management chose to lower the bar instead of pushing harder.