Idiom Breakdown

reach for the stars

INFORMAL

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Definition

To have high hopes; to be ambitious.

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In Context

"Tell Richard I saw the pictures that he sent for that feature on the female paratroopers and they're all so deeply unattractive. Is it impossible to find a lovely, slender, female paratrooper? Am I reaching for the stars here? Not really."

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Also Said As

reach for the sky
reach for the moon
shoot for the moon
aim for the sky
aim for the stars

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See Also