What does the idiom “Set the Bar (Too) High” mean?
Definition:
To set a high standard for something
For example:
“The college sets the bar high when it comes to admission. You have to have really good grades, plus a variety of extracurricular activities.”
Notes:
You can also say “set a high bar for.” These expressions come from the sports of pole vaulting and the high jump.
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