live up

/ lɪv /

verb

1. to fulfil (an expectation, obligation, principle, etc)

2. informal,  to enjoy oneself, esp flamboyantly

Example Sentences

"I am not sure how I earned the trust of so many, but I will do everything I can to live up to those expectations."

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Some companies, such as Palantir and Advanced Micro Devices, are struggling to live up to investors’ lofty expectations.

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New Zealand ended a nine-year wait to avenge one of their most painful defeats as they comfortably beat Ireland in a Chicago rematch that failed to live up to the pre-game hype.

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Department of Water and Power to finally live up to its commitment to restore Mono Lake.

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The Phase One deal was difficult for China to live up to in part because low soybean prices pushed its purchase commitment above what the country needed.

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