Measure up
/ˈmeʒər ʌp/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To satisfy expectations or to be of the necessary standard.
- John didn't measure up to his father's expectations for taking over the family business.
- The product didn't measure up to the customer's demands and was returned.
2. To compare well to something or someone else in terms of quality or ability.
- When compared to other students, she really measures up as one of the best.
- The new model doesn't measure up to the previous one in speed and durability.
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