in sight

Related to in sight: Sense of sight

in sight

1. Literally, in one's field of vision. A noun or pronoun can be used between "in" and "sight." Yeah, the box is in sight, but I can't reach it from here.
2. Close to happening or being achieved. A noun or pronoun can be used between "in" and "sight." After all your years of hard work, an Olympic gold medal is finally in your sight!
See also: sight
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

in sight

 
1. Lit. within the range of vision; visible. The goal is in sight. The end of the road is in sight.
2. Fig. known; expected. The end of the project is finally in sight.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

in sight

1. Within one's range of vision, as in The sailboat was still in sight on the horizon. [c. 1200]
2. Also, in one's sight or sights . Before one's eyes; also, within one's awareness. For example, In the world's sight he was at fault, or Harold had that promotion firmly in his sights. [c. 1200]
See also: sight
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • be (with)in sight
  • be in/within sight
  • do something on sight
  • on sight
  • a sight
  • come into sight
  • hide away
  • sight
  • at first sight
  • heap sight
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