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)
old-fashioned or not keeping up with modern ideas
To speak nonsense or about something one knows little about.
to be very proud of someone or something
to delay making a final decision so you have choices
to be the first to do something new or innovative.
to narrowly defeat someone or something