boldly goes where no man has gone before

Ventures into unknown

A catchphrase from the television series *Star Trek*, describing the mission of the starship Enterprise to explore unknown regions of space.

The phrase has become shorthand for venturing into uncharted territory or attempting something unprecedented: Our startup boldly goes where no man has gone before in sustainable packaging.

Often used with ironic inflation for mundane firsts.

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uncharted territory · daring · expedition · journey · trailblazing · pioneering · heroism · fearlessness · frontier · audacity · leap of faith · advancement · odyssey · quest · starship · enterprise · breakthrough · to infinity

Opposites
novelty vs. convention

boldly goes where no man has gone beforecolors inside the lines

Shade within printed boundaries

follows the crowd

ambition and scope

boldly goes where no man has gone beforeunambitious

Lacking desire for achievement

small-minded

exploration vs. caution

boldly goes where no man has gone beforestays put

Remains in place

errs on the side of caution

Family

bolder, boldest, boldness, manhood, before

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Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G