How to Pronounce "lower your sights"
expression
ˈɫoʊɝ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈsaɪts
LOH-er yor SYTS
ˈləʊə/ /jˈɔː/ /sˈaɪts
LOH-uh yaw SYTS
Definition
To reduce your goals or ambitions, usually because something is too difficult or unrealistic.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫoʊɝ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈsaɪts
British English
ˈləʊə/ /jˈɔː/ /sˈaɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LOH-er yor SYTS
UK
LOH-uh yaw SYTS
Listen in Context
You may need to lower your sights and try an easier job.
After three failed attempts, he decided to lower his sights.
If you can't afford that car, maybe it's time to lower your sights.
I had to lower my sights after realizing how competitive the program was.