ハードルを上あげる

expression, ichidan verb

raise the bar; increase the difficulty

Idiomatic expression meaning to make a goal, standard, or requirement harder to achieve. Often used in business, education, or personal challenges.

Antonyms: ハードルを下げる

• 今年ことしの採さい用よう試し験けんはハードルを上あげて、応おう募ぼ者しゃを絞しぼった。

  This year's hiring exam raised the bar and narrowed down the applicants.

• 彼かれはいつも自じ分ぶんでハードルを上あげてしまう。

  He always raises the bar for himself.