have (high) hopes of (something)

have (high) hopes of (something)

To aspire to do something. I have high hopes of going to bed early every night, but it never happens. We have hopes of traveling to Italy this year.
See also: have, hope, of
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

have (high) hopes of something

Fig. to be expecting something. I have hopes of getting there early. We have high hopes that John and Mary will have a girl.
See also: have, hope, of
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • have hopes of
  • in hopes of
  • in hopes of (something)
  • great white hope
  • all being well
  • be involved with (something)
  • involved
  • get (one's) hopes up
  • pin (one's) faith on (someone or something)
  • not get hopes up