[Idiom] LIVE UP TO. - Master Engaging English Idioms: Achieving Expectations

Meet expectations.

To "live up to" something means to meet or fulfill expectations, whether your own or someone else's. This idiom can apply to personal goals, professional targets, or even societal standards. For instance, people might strive to live up to their parents' expectations by pursuing certain careers or lifestyles. It’s about reaching the level of quality or commitment that has been anticipated or demanded by others.

Example Sentences

1. Live up to expectations.

   Meet expectations.

2. The new movie failed to live up to expectations.

   The new movie did not meet expectations.

3. He struggled to live up to everyone's high expectations at his new job.

   He struggled to meet everyone's high expectations at his new job.