Shoot for the sky In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "shoot for the sky", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-03-17 09:03

Meaning of Shoot for the sky

Synonyms:

shoot for the moon , reach for the stars , reach for the sky , shoot for the stars

Shoot for the sky phrase

To desire or attempt to obtain something difficult and remarkable.

 

Young people are often encouraged to shoot for the sky.

Mary is shooting for the sky. She told me that she would run for president!

She felt utterly despondent because she shot for the sky in the beginning but failed at the end.

Grammar and Usage of Shoot for the sky

Verb Forms

  • shooting for the sky
  • shot for the sky

The verb "shoot" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Shoot for the sky

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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Said when you have no choice but which is given to you because you don't have money or power to choose another. 
Example: I'm not interested in this dress much, but it's cheaper than others and I don't have much money right now. You know beggars can’t be choosers
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