lay down the marker

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To set the standard.

Examples

“City held firm and even threatened to retake the lead ⟳ when Adam Johnson tested De Gea, but it was United who laid down the marker for the forthcoming Premier League campaign, beginning the defence of their title by collecting more silverware.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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See also

lay eggs lay eyes on lay for lay hands on lay hold of lay ill in one's mouth

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