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Discover LudwigThe phrase "Set the bar" is correct and usable in written English
It is typically used to indicate establishing a standard or level of quality that others are expected to meet. Example: "The new policy set the bar for employee performance, encouraging everyone to strive for excellence."
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Set the bar
verb
To set specific standards or expectations.
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Set the bar low.
Set the bar high and go.
- Set the bar high.
M.J. set the bar.
"We set the bar higher.
Obama health care set the bar".
But why set the bar so high?
"They've set the bar really high.
"We set the bar low," Panek added.
The group has set the bar high.
They set the bar very low.
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