Raise/Lower The Bar

Synonyms of raise/lower the bar

• increase/decrease the standard
• elevate/reduce the criteria
• heighten/lower the expectation

Antonyms of raise/lower the bar

• maintain the bar
• keep the standard
• uphold the criteria

Collocations of raise/lower the bar

achievement

Frequency: 75 %

His promotion raised the bar for career achievements in the company.

standards

Frequency: 70 %

She always raises the bar with her high standards.

quality

Frequency: 50 %

The use of cheaper materials led to a lower quality product.

Idiomatic Expressions for raise/lower the bar

• Phrase: lower the bar
  Meaning: To set a lower standard or expectation for performance or achievement.
  Usage: We shouldn't lower the bar just to make it easier for everyone to pass the test.