C1 Expression ニュートラル

de lat hoog leggen

to set the bar high

意味

To set high standards for oneself or others.

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文化的背景

Dutch business culture values directness and high standards. Similar to the Netherlands, but often with a slightly more formal tone. The idiom is understood globally in corporate settings. The idiom is most literal in track and field contexts.

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Use 'voor'

Always use 'voor' to specify who or what the standards are for.

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Avoid 'te' unless necessary

Adding 'te' changes the meaning to 'unrealistic'.

意味

To set high standards for oneself or others.

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Use 'voor'

Always use 'voor' to specify who or what the standards are for.

⚠️

Avoid 'te' unless necessary

Adding 'te' changes the meaning to 'unrealistic'.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct word.

Zij ____ de lat hoog voor haar team.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: legt

The verb is 'leggen', third person singular is 'legt'.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the correct usage.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ik leg de lat hoog.

The idiom does not use extra prepositions.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'We want to win.' B: 'Then we must ____.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: de lat hoog leggen

To win, you need high standards.

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3 問題
Fill in the correct word. Fill Blank A2

Zij ____ de lat hoog voor haar team.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: legt

The verb is 'leggen', third person singular is 'legt'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose B1

Choose the correct usage.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ik leg de lat hoog.

The idiom does not use extra prepositions.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B2

A: 'We want to win.' B: 'Then we must ____.'

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: de lat hoog leggen

To win, you need high standards.

🎉 スコア: /3

よくある質問

2 問

Yes, it is perfectly acceptable in professional correspondence.

No, it is primarily used as a metaphor for standards.

関連フレーズ

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De lat te hoog leggen

contrast

Setting unrealistic standards

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De lat lager leggen

contrast

Lowering standards

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De lat op een bepaald niveau leggen

specialized form

Setting a specific standard

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