match up to somebody

match up to somebody
ˌmatch ˈup (to sb/sth) derived
(usually used in negative sentences) to be as good, interesting, successful as sb/sth
Syn: measure up

The trip failed to match up to her expectations.

Anyone who doesn't match up

(= who is not as good as expected)

is soon fired.

Main entry:matchderived

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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