English Expression · Intermediate
live up
To fulfil the expectations placed upon one
Pronunciation: say live up
Meaning
To fulfil the expectations placed upon one.
Example
She never lived up to her reputation.
She never lived up to her reputation.
Practice tips
- Practice live up out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.