to lower the bar

Definition & Meaning of "lower the bar"

to lower the bar
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to decrease the standards or expectations for something, making it easier to achieve or accept

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They have drastically lowered the bar for anyone who wants to call themselves a musician.
Considering his competitive nature, I would n't put trying to outdo his colleagues past him.
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