set (one's) sights high
set (one's) sights high
To have very high expectations or ambitions. You have to set your sights high if you want to have a fulfilling life. We had a really great year for sales; now let's set our sights even higher!
See also: high, set, sight
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
set your sights ˈhigh/ˈlow
be ambitious/not ambitious; expect a lot/little from your life: If you set your sights high, you could do anything.See also: high, low, set, sight
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- set your sights high/low
- near and dear to (one)
- be as high as a kite
- the heat is on
- ride high
- riding high
- have a high opinion of (someone or something)
- in high gear
- high gear
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