high bar

American  

noun

Gymnastics.

1. horizontal bar.

---

Example Sentences

Dan Eggers, Constellation’s senior vice president for finance, told Barron’s last week that any new reactor investments would have to clear a high bar.

From Barron's

Arab officials said they have been talking separately with both sides, but that Iran has set a high bar for ending hostilities that is preventing discussions from gaining traction.

From The Wall Street Journal

Policymakers have reiterated there is a high bar to doing so due to the pain it causes for savers and bank profits.

From The Wall Street Journal

He knows as well as anyone that this team has set a high bar with back-to-back championships.

From Los Angeles Times

“While rate hikes are a high bar, the case for rate cuts is becoming harder,” Carlsson-Szlezak says.

From Barron's