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lower the bar
B2

to reduce the standards or expectations for something, making it easier to achieve or meet.

Meanings

to reduce the standards or expectations for something, making it easier to achieve or meet.

The company decided to lower the bar for entry-level positions to attract more applicants.

Synonyms

reduce standardsease requirements

Antonyms

raise the barincrease standards

to physically move a bar or barrier to a lower position.

The athlete lowered the bar after his first unsuccessful attempt.

Synonyms

lower the barrierdrop the bar

Antonyms

raise the barlift the barrier

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:54