in sight
The phrase "in sight" can refer to both literal visibility and metaphorical proximity, often indicating that something is near or achievable.
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Definition
B1General
(literal)Visible or within one's range of vision.
Example
- The lighthouse was finally in sight after hours of sailing.
- The cat is in sight, sitting on the windowsill.
B2General
(figurative)Likely to happen or be achieved soon.
Example
- With the final exam in sight, she studied harder than ever.
- Peace seemed in sight after the long negotiations.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in sight":
on sightin one's sightskeep sight ofsee intosee inwithin reachout of sightvision outtime sighthave eyes onsecond sightin someone's eyesin focussee comingsee thingsnear at handline of sightin view ofat handin frontlook onin handin line