live up to
Idioms-
Live or act in accordance with; also, measure up to. For example, Children rarely live up to their parents' ideals , or This new technology has not lived up to our expectations . [Late 1600s]
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Carry out, fulfill, as in She certainly lived up to her end of the bargain . [First half of 1800s]
Example Sentences
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Kimi Antonelli started his Formula 1 career in 2025 hyped as the next generational talent - but did not live up to that billing in his maiden season.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
They claim the Constitution for themselves and demand that the law live up to it.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
Celmins and Villeneuve certainly live up to the hype.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
Samsung’s earnings failed to live up to sky-high expectations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
“When people give you big responsibilities, you have to try to live up to them.”
From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat
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