to set a higher standard or level of quality
より高い基準や品質のレベルを設定する (yori takai kijun ya hinshitsu no reberu o settei suru)
"The new product really raised the bar for the industry."
"新しい製品は業界のために本当にバーを上げました。" (atarashii seihin wa gyoukai no tame ni hontou ni **baa o agemashita**)
to delay making a decision until the next day
to be in favor with someone
to tremble with fear or nervousness
to be giving testimony in court
a sign that something bad will happen soon
to be unkind or without compassion
