to set a higher standard or level of quality
einen höheren Standard oder Qualitätsniveau setzen (einen hoeren standard oder qualitaetsniveau setzen)
"The new product really raised the bar for the industry."
"Das neue Produkt hat wirklich die Latte höher gelegt für die Branche." (Das neue Produkt hat wirklich die latte hoeher gelegt fuer die branche)
the most modern and advanced
to prepare for all possible outcomes; to be cautious
to deliberately provoke or upset someone online
a discovery that changes understanding in a field
to begin to see signs of improvement after a long period of...
Taking an irreversible step with serious consequences.