settle for anything less

[angliholic]

The teacher has set such high standards for us that she won't settle for anything less.


Does the part in bold sound good? Thanks.

[Barb_D]

She won't settle for anything less than what?

[angliholic]

Thanks, Barb.
It's a stand-alone test question, and I think it doesn't sound very good.

[Barb_D]

Maybe... She won't settle for less than perfection?

As I re-read it, it could be "anything less than her high standards." But I'd prefer it to be "and she won't settle for anything less" rather than "that she won't..."

[angliholic]

Maybe... She won't settle for less than perfection ?

As I re-read it, it could be "anything less than her high standards." But I'd prefer it to be "and she won't settle for anything less" rather than "that she won't..."

Thanks, Barb.
I think your interpretation is excellent.