Set your sights on Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɛt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈsaɪts/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
SET yor SYTES on
sˈɛt/ /jˈɔː/ /sˈaɪts/ /ˈɒn
SET yaw SYTES on
Definition
To decide that you want to achieve something and focus your efforts on reaching that goal.
Usage & Nuances
The expression is slightly formal or motivational. Common with goals, ambitions, dreams. Often followed by a goal ('set your sights on college'). Not used for small or routine tasks. Similar to 'aim for'.
Spanish: fijarse una meta - poner la mira enPortuguese (BR): mirar para - definir como objetivoPortuguese (PT): definir como objetivo - ter como metaChinese (Simplified): 把目标定在Chinese (Traditional): 把目標定在Hindi: नज़रें जमाना (लक्ष्य पर)Arabic: تضع نُصب عينيكBengali: লক্ষ্য স্থির করা - লক্ষ্য নির্ধারণ করাRussian: поставить перед собой цель - нацелиться наJapanese: 目標を定める - 目指すVietnamese: đặt mục tiêu - nhắm đếnKorean: 목표로 삼다 - 목표를 정하다Turkish: hedef belirlemek - gözünü dikmekUrdu: نظریں جما لینا - ہدف مقرر کرناIndonesian: menetapkan tujuan - membidik
Example Sentences
She set her sights on becoming a doctor.
basic
After college, he set his sights on working abroad.
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The young athlete set her sights on winning the gold medal.
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Ever since she was a kid, she's set her sights on traveling the world.
natural
If you really set your sights on something, nothing can stop you.
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After failing once, he set his sights on trying even harder next time.
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