shoot for the moon

Related to word: shoot

Idiom

Definition

  1. To aim for the highest possible achievement or to set extremely ambitious goals.

    尽力争取最好的结果或设定远大的目标。

    • Although it's a startup, they decided to shoot for the moon, aiming to be an industry leader within five years.

      虽然是一家初创公司,但他们决定要挑战极限,目标在五年内成为行业领导者。

    • Instead of applying for an ordinary job, he decided to shoot for the moon and aim for the high-paying CEO position.

      他没有申请普通的工作,而是决定挑战极限,瞄准高薪的CEO职位。

    • We know it's a bold plan, but we think if we shoot for the moon, we might actually succeed.

      我们知道这是一个大胆的计划,但我们认为如果我们挑战极限,或许真的会成功。