shoot for the moon

shoot for the moon

To set one's goals or ambitions very high; to try to attain or achieve something particularly difficult. My parents always taught me to shoot for the moon when I was growing up—that I could be anything I set my mind to! With all that money, you could do whatever you want. Shoot for the moon, kiddo!
See also: moon, shoot
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • reach for the moon
  • shoot for the stars
  • shoot for the sky
  • reach for the stars
  • reach for the sky
  • aim for the sky
  • raise (one's) sights
  • raise one's sights
  • raise sights
  • raise your sights