expand (one's) horizons
expand (one's) horizons
To have or seek out new experiences, especially if one's experiences have been relatively limited. I'm really nervous to live at school, but I know I need to expand my horizons and get some experience living without my family. I can't believe that Molly has never left the state before! She seriously needs to expand her horizons!
See also: expand, horizon
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
expand one's horizons
Fig. to experience and learn new things. Read more! Travel! Go out and expand your horizons!
See also: expand, horizon
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- expand
- expand horizons
- widen (one's) horizons
- (one's) heart stands still
- one's heart stands still
- they that live longest see most
- the school of life
- the university of life
- learning experience
- what doesn't kill you makes you stronger