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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Alison Brie and Dave Franco star in the film as a young couple at loose ends, with high hopes that a move to the country will help solidify their bond. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Feb. 2025 The Kings entered the season with high hopes, but things haven’t gone as planned. Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2025 Most parents have high hopes for their children, aiming to raise self-sufficient individuals who can make thoughtful decisions and tackle life’s challenges independently. Jazmin Towe, Parents, 27 Jan. 2025 From the outset his Chinese partner had high hopes for Wilson to help make Amer more international. Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 25 Jan. 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 12 Feb. 2025.

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