“mark the bar” or “clear the bar”
Think of this sentence:
According to critics, the theory does not mark the bar as a theory
I am trying to say: it barely comes close to what can be called a theory. I thought "clear the bar" connotes something capable of raising up over the challenge whereas "mark the bar" could indicate that it can not even reach there.
So, does this sentence seem a bit off to the reader or it can be understood in this context.
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Think of this sentence:
According to critics, the theory does not mark the bar as a theory
I am trying to say: it barely comes close to what can be called a theory. I thought "clear the bar" connotes something capable of raising up over the challenge whereas "mark the bar" could indicate that it can not even reach there.
So, does this sentence seem a bit off to the reader or it can be understood in this context.
word-choice word-usage
asked 9 mins ago
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Think of this sentence:
According to critics, the theory does not mark the bar as a theory
I am trying to say: it barely comes close to what can be called a theory. I thought "clear the bar" connotes something capable of raising up over the challenge whereas "mark the bar" could indicate that it can not even reach there.
So, does this sentence seem a bit off to the reader or it can be understood in this context.
word-choice word-usage
asked 9 mins ago
bioSlayerbioSlayer
112
Think of this sentence:
According to critics, the theory does not mark the bar as a theory
I am trying to say: it barely comes close to what can be called a theory. I thought "clear the bar" connotes something capable of raising up over the challenge whereas "mark the bar" could indicate that it can not even reach there.
So, does this sentence seem a bit off to the reader or it can be understood in this context.
word-choice word-usage
word-choice word-usage
asked 9 mins ago
bioSlayerbioSlayer
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asked 9 mins ago
bioSlayerbioSlayer
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asked 9 mins ago
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