MEASURE UP – Phrasal Verb
What is the meaning of MEASURE UP?
measure up
Definition:
to reach an expected standard; to fulfill certain expectations
Examples:
1. Sometimes I feel like I will never measure up to my mother-in-law’s expectations.
2. His second wife will never measure up to his first wife.
3. See STORY example of MEASURE UP: It’s not that I feel like I need to measure up to Josh’s definition of Real People.
Tip: follow this phrasal verb using “to someone, or something”
| present: | MEASURE UP | |
| present participle: | MEASURING UP | |
| past: | MEASURED UP | |
| past participle: | MEASURED UP |
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