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compromise one's standards
B2

to lower or adjust one's principles or expectations to achieve a goal or accommodate a situation.

Meanings

to lower or adjust one's principles or expectations to achieve a goal or accommodate a situation.

She had to compromise her standards to get the job done on time.

Synonyms

lower one's standardsmake concessionsbend one's principles

Antonyms

maintain one's standardsstick to one's principles

to accept something that is below one's usual expectations or quality.

He compromised his standards by buying the cheaper brand.

Synonyms

settle for lessaccept lower quality

Antonyms

demand high qualityinsist on the best

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:55