How is the phrase subir el listón translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Set the bar higher
phrase

Exigir un nivel mejor que el de antes.

To demand a better standard than before.

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  • Este disco sube el listón. — This album sets the bar higher.

  • Subamos el listón este año. — Let's set the bar higher this year.

  • ¿Por qué subieron el listón a los becarios? — Why did they set the bar higher for interns?

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