Not be/feel up to the mark

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To not feel or act the way as expected or required. It is used when someone or something doesn't meet the standards or expectations they were supposed to meet.

Andrew didn't perform well in the competition, he was not up to the mark.
Visual representation of "not be/feel up to the mark" - To not feel or act the way as expected or required. It is used when someone or something doesn't meet the standards or expectations they were supposed to meet.

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  • not up to the mark
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Expectations

Used when someone doesn't live up to what was expected, either in quality or performance.

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His work today wasn't up to the mark; we expected better quality.
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Personal State

Describes a personal feeling of not being at one's best or usual level of health or energy.

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I'm not up to the mark today; I didn't sleep well last night.
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Subjective Standard

What is considered 'up to the mark' can vary depending on who's judging and their criteria.

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The teacher felt the essays weren't up to the mark, but the students thought differently.
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