Quality
Meaning: someone who speaks the truth
Example: I really like Ken. He's a straight shooter, that's for sure. Read on
Meaning: fix the standards acceptable for the task
Example: Don't set the bar so high that it's impossible to achieve anything. Read on
Meaning: to lower standards or expectations
Example: The revision bill aims to lower the bar on picking candidates. Read on
Meaning: to be better than what went before
Example: Our family is so competitive. Now that my cousin has gone to university, everyone will expect me and my brother to raise the bar too. Read on
Meaning: to be of advantage to someone
Example: His years of experience in the spoken English field has stood him in good stead. Read on
Meaning: an energetic and volatile person
Example: John is such a live wire; he is a good source of entertainment. Read on
Meaning: the shining outer look of something is not a consistent sign of its real character
Example: My grandmother advised me to be careful about making new friends because all that glitters is not gold. Read on
Meaning: to be good enough
Example: Your exam results this term were not up to the mark. Read on
Meaning: noticeably greater to
Example: This diamond is a cut above the rest. You will like it because you have an expensive taste. Read on
Meaning: well spent time
Example: It had been so long since we went on a vacation but this last month we decided to spend quality time with the family regardless. Read on
