Broaden/expand/widen sb's horizons Verb + object/complement
To boost one's knowlege and experience
Reading books can broaden our horizons.
My dad encouraged me to participate in outside activities so that I can expand our horizons and widen my social circle.
A part-time job will widen your horizons.
To enhance one's performance, or the quality of one's work in order to do as well as others
The verb "broaden/expand/widen" should be conjugated according to its tense.
A problem or difficult circumstance
I'm short-sighted, so forgetting my glasses is a real hair in the butter for my sight.