to  raise  the bar
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Definition & Meaning of "raise the bar"in English

to raise the bar
01

to increase the standards, expectations, or level of performance for something, aiming for a higher level of excellence 

Collocation
Examples
As a coach, my aim is to raise the bar for the team's performance and achieve higher rankings. 
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