be met with mixed reviews
/bi mɛt wɪð mɪkst rɪˈvjuːz/
Meaning
To receive a combination of both positive and negative reactions or critiques from the public or professional reviewers. It indicates that people are divided on the quality or value of the work.
Examples
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The highly anticipated series finale was met with mixed reviews from disappointed fans.
The highly anticipated series finale was met with mixed reviews from disappointed fans.
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His latest art exhibition has been met with mixed reviews, with some calling it genius and others finding it boring.
His latest art exhibition has been met with mixed reviews, with some calling it genius and others finding it boring.
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The band's experimental new album was met with mixed reviews upon its release last week.
The band's experimental new album was met with mixed reviews upon its release last week.
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Usually, a film that is met with mixed reviews still manages to perform well if the marketing is strong.
Usually, a film that is met with mixed reviews still manages to perform well if the marketing is strong.
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The decision to cast a relatively unknown actor was met with mixed reviews online.
The decision to cast a relatively unknown actor was met with mixed reviews online.
Common Mistakes
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✗ The play was met by mixed reviews.
✓ The play was met with mixed reviews.
The idiomatic preposition to use after 'met' in this passive construction is 'with', not 'by'.
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✗ The movie was met with mixing reviews.
✓ The movie was met with mixed reviews.
Use the past participle 'mixed' as an adjective to show that the reviews were combined or varied, not the present participle 'mixing'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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The director's bold choice to change the book's ending ___ from the readers.
💡 Received a combination of good and bad feedback.
Show answer
was met with mixed reviews
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Although the gameplay is fantastic, the game's storyline ___.
💡 Had both supporters and critics.
Show answer
was met with mixed reviews