Listón in english
Ribbon
pronunciation: rɪbən part of speech: noun
pronunciation: rɪbən part of speech: noun
In gestures
listón = benchmark ; batten ; lath ; crossbar ; slat ; bar.
Example: Existing wireline networks, with their ubiquity, seamless operations, and ease of use, have provided clear benchmarks for satisfying customers' basic personal communications needs.Example: Battens have plenty of other uses besides battening down hatches.Example: Soft, crumbly plaster should be removed down to the lath and out as far as the firmly attached areas in preparation for patching.Example: In crossbars used in pole vaulting and high jumping a well known problem exists due to the tendency of the crossbar to sag under its own weight.Example: Venetian blinds with slats an inch wide are worth $20 to $300.Example: While a label is being scanned, the bars should always be visible through the windows.more:
» bajar el listón = lower + the bar .
Example: Unfortunately, some states have lowered the bar of expectations to hide the low performance of their schools.» dejar el listón muy alto = have + big shoes to fill .
Example: The new school principal admits she 'has big shoes to fill' but is looking forward to kicking off the new school year.» poner el listón (muy) alto = set + a high bar .
Example: Ethiopia's climate commitment sets a high bar for developing countries.» subir el listón = raise + the bar ; move it up + a gear [Generalmente referido a intensidad, volumen, presión, esfuerzo, etc] ; take it up + a gear [Generalmente referido a intensidad, volumen, presión, esfuerzo, etc] ; notch it up + a gear [Generalmente referido a intensidad, volumen, presión, esfuerzo, etc] ; take it up + a notch ; crank it up + a notch ; crank it up + a gear ; move it up + a notch ; knock it up + a gear ; knock it up + a notch ; step up + a gear .
Example: The article 'Can the Internet raise the bar for CME?' describes the development of a Web site designed to deliver continuing medical education (CME). Example: Liverpool and Chelsea are grabbing all the headlines, but Arsenal have quietly moved it up a gear scoring 10 goals in their last three league games. Example: There was not much to separate the sides in the first ten minutes however Arsenal took it up a gear and got the goal but not without a bit of luck. Example: Start gently, ease yourself in by breaking the workout down into three one minute sessions until you are ready to notch it up a gear and join them together. Example: We have a good time together and we're good friends.. but I'd like to take it up a notch. Example: David quickly comprehended our project needs and then cranked it up a notch with impactful design. Example: Went for a bike ride with a mate last week, no problems so will crank it up a gear and tackle some hills in the next few weeks. Example: After a regular walking routine is established, why not move it up a notch and start jogging, if you haven't already. Example: With only a few days left before we head to Zimbabwe, I will need to knock it up a gear to finish some of he jobs I have started. Example: You could even stick in a fancy cocktail stick to knock it up a notch. Example: A campaign to encourage people to reduce their carbon footprint by taking a car-free day once a week has stepped up a gear.» superar el listón = make + the grade ; pass + muster .
Example: Although generic diapers, toilet paper, condiments and cheese simply aren't worth the savings, there are a few generic products that make the grade. Example: The one treaty that failed to pass muster concerned the protection of databases.» tener el listón muy alto = have + big shoes to fill .
Example: The new school principal admits she 'has big shoes to fill' but is looking forward to kicking off the new school year.