set the bar

Establish a standard or level of performance for others to aim for.

"Her debut novel set the bar for psychological thrillers that year."

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The Graham Norton Show · 31:43

Set the bar high.

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Sidemen · 203:00

He set the bar high.

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GMMTV OFFICIAL​​ · 3:35

You set the bar high.

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Mel Robbins · 43:44

And again, set the bar low.

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PowerfulJRE · 71:34

That guy set the bar, right?

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