Question 1

What does "measure up" mean?

Accepted Answer

To reach or meet a required standard; to be good enough for a situation or role.

Question 2

How do you use "measure up" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

She was nervous that her cooking wouldn't measure up to her mother-in-law's expectations.

Question 3

Is "measure up" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"measure up" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. The figurative sense (meeting standards) is more common than the literal (taking measurements). Often used in negative constructions: 'he didn't measure up.' The literal sense is practical and used in construction and home improvement. When used figuratively, it is often followed by 'to' + a noun.

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