measure up
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measure up
1.
Be the equal of, as in Is he a good enough actor to measure up to the other members of the cast?
[Early 1900s]
2.
Have the qualifications for, be of high enough quality for, as in His latest book hasn't measured up to the reviewers' expectations. [First half of 1900s]
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