What does the phrasal verb “live up to” mean? Explore the meaning and usage of the phrasal verb “live up to“, illustrated with examples:
Definition
To fulfil the expectations placed upon.
Example(s)
He never lived up to her reputation.
Jane never managed to live up to her father’s expectations.
Banks did not live up to expectations last year.
Did your last adventure live up to your expectations?
The movie we watched yesterday certainly lived up to expectations.
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