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    measure up

    US /ˈmɛʒɚ ʌp/

    ・

    UK /ˈmeʒə ʌp/

    B2
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To be good enough; to meet the required standard.
    He didn't measure up to the expectations of his coach.
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo be good enough; to meet expectations or standards.
    He didn't measure up to the company's expectations.

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    If You Feel You Aren't Good Enough Watch This | ?Podcast and Chill | Beginner

    11:48If You Feel You Aren't Good Enough Watch This | ?Podcast and Chill | Beginner
    • Because of that I kept comparing myself to them thinking I would never measure up to them.

      Because of that I kept comparing myself to them thinking I would never measure up to them.

    • Because of that, I kept comparing myself to them, thinking I would never measure up to them.

      Because of that, I kept comparing myself to them, thinking I would never measure up to them.

    A2

    Scientists confirm discovery of a new species in Japan | February 27, 2024

    10:00Scientists confirm discovery of a new species in Japan | February 27, 2024
    • This is the first-time scientists have studied the tiny sea creature, which can measure up to two centimeters long, which is less than an inch.

      This is the first-time scientists have studied the tiny sea creature, which can measure up to two centimeters long, which is less than an inch.

    • This is the first time scientists have studied the tiny sea creature, which can measure up to 2 centimeters long, which is less than an inch.

      This is the first time scientists have studied the tiny sea creature, which can measure up to 2 centimeters long, which is less than an inch.

    B1

    The Problem of Shame

    05:44The Problem of Shame
    • Rather than implicitly upholding an ideal of goodness by telling ourselves that we do, after all, measure up to it,

      Rather than implicitly upholding an ideal of goodness by telling ourselves that we do, after all, measure up to it,

    B1

    2019 Christian Family Movie "A Mother's Love" | A True Heart-touching Story (English Dubbed)

    40:362019 Christian Family Movie "A Mother's Love" | A True Heart-touching Story (English Dubbed)
    • she can't measure up.

      she can't measure up.

    • Again, someone from a prestigious university, she can't measure up.

      Again, someone from a prestigious university, she can't measure up.

    B1

    The Secrets Behind New York's Most Famous Spicy Noodle Dish — Prime Time

    08:31The Secrets Behind New York's Most Famous Spicy Noodle Dish — Prime Time
    • How do you measure up with the food

      How do you measure up with the food

    B1

    Quiz: How Kind Are You To Yourself?

    09:55Quiz: How Kind Are You To Yourself?
    • One, constantly, I feel I don't measure up.

      One, constantly, I feel I don't measure up.

    • I feel I don't measure up.

      I feel I don't measure up.

    A2

    5 Surprising Ways Childhood Shapes Your Self Esteem

    05:075 Surprising Ways Childhood Shapes Your Self Esteem
    • You constantly compare yourself to the people around you and feel like you'll never measure up to them.

      You constantly compare yourself to the people around you and feel like you'll never measure up to them.

    • You constantly compare yourself to the people around you and feel like you'll never measure up to them.

      You constantly compare yourself to the people around you and feel like you'll never measure up to them.

    B1

    EXCLUSIVE: World's FIRST Thunderbolt 5 SSD Enclosure

    12:14EXCLUSIVE: World's FIRST Thunderbolt 5 SSD Enclosure
    • So we're trying to measure up to this.

      So we're trying to measure up to this.

    • So we're trying to measure up to this.

      So we're trying to measure up to this.

    B1

    Jussie Smollett Performs 'Good Enough'

    04:04Jussie Smollett Performs 'Good Enough'
    • I gave you everything, but still don't measure up, ayy.

      I gave you everything, but still don't measure up, ayy.

    • It still don't measure up

      It still don't measure up

    A2

    5 Family Cars FASTER Than Iconic Sports Cars

    13:345 Family Cars FASTER Than Iconic Sports Cars
    • According to the managing director of Kumo Tires, even the dry pavement traction and handling of the street tires available 30 years ago wouldn't measure up to the wet surface performance of today's high-performance tires.

      According to the managing director of Kumo Tires, even the dry pavement traction and handling of the street tires available 30 years ago wouldn't measure up to the wet surface performance of today's high-performance tires.

    • According to the managing director of Kumo Tires, quote, "Even the dry pavement traction and handling of the street tires available 30 years ago wouldn't measure up to the wet surface performance of today's high-performance tires." That's pretty awesome.

      According to the managing director of Kumo Tires, quote, "Even the dry pavement traction and handling of the street tires available 30 years ago wouldn't measure up to the wet surface performance of today's high-performance tires." That's pretty awesome.

    B1