Meaning of 'Set your sights on'
What does the saying 'Set your sights on' mean?
Idiom: Set your sights on
Meaning:
If you set your sights on someone or something, it is your ambition to beat them or to achieve that goal.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: War, weapons and conflict |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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