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What does raise the bar mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word raise the bar? Here's what it means.

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  1. (idiomatic) To raise standards or expectations, especially by creating something to a higher standard.
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This may raise the bar a little and hopefully more of the top players will participate.
The reaffirmation of confidence in the institution and its expanding field of action prove that it is time to raise the bar.
My belief is that at the end of the day we can all work together to improve the system and raise the bar.
I am just trying to raise the bar in a conversation about how we can do it.
It is always inspiring to see an establishment strive to raise the bar with its human resource policies.
We are confident that next year's rendition of the contest will raise the bar once again.

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