
Measure up
Performance Pressure
Used when someone feels they must meet certain standards.

He is worried he won't measure up to his brother's success.
Inadequacy Concern
Expresses a concern of not being sufficient or satisfactory.

I hope my baking skills measure up to the competition.
Self-Assessment
One can measure up their own skills against a standard or expectation.

Do you think your work measures up to what was asked?
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension