live up to — to be as good as what was expected or promised
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to be as good as what was expected or promised
Pronunciation (IPA): /lɪv ʌp tuː/
Korean meaning: 기대에 부응하다, 약속을 지키다
Korean pronunciation: 리브 **업** 투
Example Sentences
- My homemade pizza didn't live up to the Instagram photo, but my dog loved it anyway.
- The new employee really lived up to her impressive resume.
- This expensive restaurant better live up to its 5-star reviews, or I'm eating ramen for the rest of the month.
live up to
NOUN//lɪv ʌp tuː//
to be as good as what was expected or promised
to be as good as what was expected or promised
Don't give up to chaos, mix up to greatness, and live up to expectations!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
live(살다)와 up to(~까지)의 조합으로, '어떤 수준까지 살아내다'라는 의미에서 '기대나 기준에 맞게 행동하다'는 뜻으로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“My homemade pizza didn't live up to the Instagram photo, but my dog loved it anyway.”
“The new employee really lived up to her impressive resume.”
“This expensive restaurant better live up to its 5-star reviews, or I'm eating ramen for the rest of the month.”
“She always lives up to her commitments and never lets people down.”
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