measure up
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measure up
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. estar a la altura
Valentin always felt like his older brother met their father’s expectations, but that he never measured up.Valentín sentía que su hermano mayor colmaba las expectativas de su padre, pero él nunca estaba a la altura.
b. dar la talla
In that environment, where I was surrounded by the best musicians in the country, I was afraid I wouldn't measure up.En es ambiente, donde estaba rodeado de los mejores músicos del país, temía no dar la talla.
a. tomar medidas
We'd better measure up before we buy a desk for the office.Deberíamos tomar medidas antes de comprar un escritorio para la oficina.
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. tomarle las medidas a
First you'll need to pick out the fabric for the suit, and then we'll measure you up.Primero usted tendrá que elegir la tela del traje, y después le tomaremos las medidas.
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