shoot for the moon
Target the stars
To shoot for the moon is to pursue an extremely ambitious goal, one that may seem out of reach: Even if you shoot for the moon and miss, you'll land among the stars.
The phrase encourages bold aspiration over safe, modest aims.
Sometimes shoot for the stars or aim for the moon.
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- challengeTest of ability
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- against all oddsDespite extreme improbability
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
dream big · big dreams · boldness · determination · hope · reach for the stars · purpose · idealism · aim high · accomplishment · vision · moonshot · courage · breakthrough · audacious · leap of faith · endeavor · excellence
- sayingssayings, saying, proverb, proverbs, adage
- space termsstar, planet, rocket, satellite, orbit
- success idiomshit the jackpot, strike gold, make it, rags to riches, come out on top
shoot for the moonplay it safe
Avoid unnecessary chances
hedge your bets · err on the side of caution · don't rock the boat · cover your bases · keep your head down
shoot for the moonphone it in
Perform with minimal effort
go through the motions · coast · mail it in · hold back · slack off
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