live up
Intermediate (B1)neutral
To be as good as people expected, or to do what you promised.
"The new restaurant has a lot of hype to live up to."
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China’s Dirty Money Problem, Explained
Johnny Harris · 5:48
I live up here.

The Truth About Quantum Computers | What the Physics?!
NOVA PBS Official · 0:14
live up to the hype.

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Vox · 19:02
I live up on Dipmore.

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Joshua Weissman · 14:02
They can live up to 160...

Madagascar's Most Amazing Wildlife | BBC Earth
BBC Earth · 2:50
They don't live up here,