high hopes
noun
: a strong feeling that something good will happen or be true
We had high hopes of winning the game.
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The tournament is designed to showcase the next generation of talent, and her victory was a clear sign that the company had high hopes for her.
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
But both teams came into this season with high hopes about going all the way.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2025
The Bulls of that era had high hopes of returning to the prestige of the franchise’s championship years, adding weight on Rose’s shoulders.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Mikey Moore has joined Rangers on a season-long loan, and Spurs have high hopes for the 17-year-old academy graduate having a big future at the club in the longer term.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
But both teams came into this season with high hopes about going all the way.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2025
The Bulls of that era had high hopes of returning to the prestige of the franchise’s championship years, adding weight on Rose’s shoulders.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Mikey Moore has joined Rangers on a season-long loan, and Spurs have high hopes for the 17-year-old academy graduate having a big future at the club in the longer term.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for high hopes
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“High hopes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20hopes. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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