Set the bar Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɛt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɑɹ
SET thuh BAR
sˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɑː
SET thuh BAH
Definition
To establish a level of quality, achievement, or expectation that others are measured against.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for achievements, standards, or expectations, especially when someone achieves something impressive. Commonly appears as 'set the bar high' (make it hard to beat). Not used for physical bars unless literal.
Spanish: poner el listónPortuguese (BR): estabelecer o padrãoPortuguese (PT): definir o padrãoChinese (Simplified): 设定标准Chinese (Traditional): 設定標準Hindi: मापदंड तय करनाArabic: تحديد المستوىBengali: মানদণ্ড নির্ধারণ করা - মানদণ্ড স্থাপন করাRussian: задать планку - установить планкуJapanese: 基準を設ける - ハードルを上げるVietnamese: đặt ra tiêu chuẩn - đặt ra chuẩn mựcKorean: 기준을 세우다 - 기준을 높이다Turkish: standart belirlemek - çıtayı koymakUrdu: معیار مقرر کرنا - سطح مقرر کرناIndonesian: menetapkan standar - menetapkan tolok ukur
Example Sentences
She worked hard and set the bar for future students.
basic
The company set the bar with its new product.
basic
His creativity really set the bar for others.
basic
Wow, she really set the bar high with that performance.
natural
They want to set the bar for excellence in customer service.
natural
That restaurant really set the bar when it comes to fresh food.
natural