How to Pronounce "set your sights on"
expression
SET yor SYTES on
SET yaw SYTES on
Definition
To decide that you want to achieve something and focus your efforts on reaching that goal.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈsaɪts/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
sˈɛt/ /jˈɔː/ /sˈaɪts/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SET yor SYTES on
UK
SET yaw SYTES on
Listen in Context
She set her sights on becoming a doctor.
After college, he set his sights on working abroad.
The young athlete set her sights on winning the gold medal.
Ever since she was a kid, she's set her sights on traveling the world.