English Explanatory Dictionary

lower the bar

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. to lower the standards of quality that are expected of or required for something.

Word forms

lower the bar lowers the bar lowering the bar lowered the bar

Antonyms

raise the bar lift the bar

Related words

set the bar
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