Grammar fix
live up to
meet expectations
To be as good as what was expected or promised, or to match a standard — expectations, the hype, a reputation, or your own principles.
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
The movie didn’t live up to the hype; it was actually pretty boring.
Many students feel pressure to live up to their parents’ hopes, especially when it comes to academic success.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: The hotel didn't live up with the reviews.
Say: The hotel didn't live up to the reviews.
'Live up TO + expectations/hype/reviews' — not 'with'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Live up to (expectations/the hype)' is the natural phrase. 'Satisfy our expectations' is flatter and more formal.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
live up to
- expectations
- the hype
- its reputation
- the reviews