Meaning of 'Lower your sights'
What does the saying 'Lower your sights' mean?
Idiom: Lower your sights
Meaning:
If you lower your sights, you accept something that is less than you were hoping for.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: War, weapons and conflict |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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