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aim high

idiom

: to be ambitious
If you want to be successful, you have to aim high.

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You’re taught to aim high and push hard, but in pursuit of more traditional, respectable and safe career goals such as doctor or lawyer. Todd Longwell, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025 While these threats may aim high, their reach extends everywhere. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025 Since Cash’s birth, his parents have encouraged him to aim high, according to the outlet. Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025 But the Dodgers are likely to aim high and, as always, have the prospect depth to make a big move. Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 17 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for aim high

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“Aim high.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aim%20high. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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