shoot for the stars
Aim impossibly high
Shoot for the stars means to set extremely ambitious goals or aim for the highest possible achievement.
The phrase encourages pursuing dreams that may seem out of reach, with the implicit understanding that even falling short of such lofty aims puts you ahead of where timid goals would land you.
She decided to shoot for the stars and apply to all the top medical schools.
It's often paired with the reassurance that you'll still land among the clouds—or at least somewhere respectable.
- aspireSeek to achieve
- reach for the moonPursue lofty ambitions
- goalDesired end result
- aim highSeek ambitious goals
- ambitionDesire for achievement
moonshot · explorer · visionary · hope · dream · go big or go home · self-belief · believe in yourself · determination · optimism · perseverance · courage · accomplishment · success · stargazer · goal-setting · triumph · positivity
- motivational buzzwordsdream big, aim high, vision, goals, aspiration
shoot for the starssettle for less
coast · underachieve · play it safe · go through the motions · phone it in
shoot for the starssettle
Reach final terms
give up · stay put · don't rock the boat · stop trying · throw in the towel
shoot for the starsplay it safe
Avoid unnecessary chances
hedge your bets · why bother · don't rock the boat · err on the side of caution · keep your head down
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