have something in your sightshave (something) in (your) sights
to be trying to achieve something, especially when you are very likely to succeed.
After months of training, Hilary now has the gold medal firmly in her sights.
have something in your sights
COMMON If you have something in your sights, you aim to achieve it, and you have a good chance of success. Note: The sights on a weapon such as a rifle are the part that helps you to aim it more accurately. Liverpool have the Championship firmly in their sights.I am studying at university, with good job prospects firmly in my sights.