high standard — good level of quality
collocationB1IELTS 5+neutralcommon
A level of quality that is very good or better than average.
Say it like a native
Textbook The work demonstrates an elevated level of qualitative excellence.
Native The work is of a high standard.
'Of a high standard' is natural; the long version is gibberish.
Pattern: a high standard of [noun]; meet/maintain high standards
In use
- This restaurant has a high standard of cleanliness.daily life
- In my opinion, schools should maintain a high standard of teaching to help students succeed.IELTS speaking
Common mistake
✗ The food was in high standard.
✓ The food was of a high standard. / to a high standard.
'Of/to a high standard', not 'in'.
Common collocations
a high standard— of, set, maintain, to a
Don't confuse it
The opposite is 'low standard,' meaning poor quality.