Raise your sights Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹeɪz/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈsaɪts
RAYZ yor (or: yohr) SYTS
ɹˈeɪz/ /jˈɔː/ /sˈaɪts
rayz YAW syts
Definition
To decide to aim for a higher goal or have greater ambitions than before.
Usage & Nuances
Always used metaphorically, not for literal sight. Common in motivational or professional contexts, like 'raise your sights at work.' Suggests increasing ambition, setting harder goals, or not settling for less. Often follows encouragement or advice.
Spanish: aspirar a más - elevar tus expectativasPortuguese (BR): aumentar suas expectativas - almejar mais altoPortuguese (PT): aumentar as tuas expectativas - ambicionar maisChinese (Simplified): 提高目标 - 提高期望Chinese (Traditional): 提高目標 - 提高期望Hindi: अपनी अपेक्षाएँ बढ़ाना - अपने लक्ष्य ऊँचे करनाArabic: رفع طموحاتك - رفع توقعاتكBengali: অভিলাষ বাড়ানো - উচ্চতর লক্ষ্য নির্ধারণ করাRussian: повысить планку - ставить более высокие целиJapanese: 目標を高く設定する - 視野を広げるVietnamese: đặt mục tiêu cao hơn - nâng cao tham vọngKorean: 목표를 높이다 - 더 큰 포부를 가지다Turkish: hedefini yükseltmek - daha büyük hedefler belirlemekUrdu: اپنے عزائم بلند کرنا - اپنا معیار بلند کرناIndonesian: menaikkan target - meningkatkan ambisi
Example Sentences
After that achievement, she decided to raise her sights even higher.
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It's time to raise your sights and apply for a better job.
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Teachers encourage students to raise their sights in school.
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You should raise your sights if you want to succeed.
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Don't settle for less—raise your sights and go for your dreams.
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When you raise your sights, new opportunities often appear.
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