reach for the sky
The phrase "reach for the sky" is often used to encourage ambition and high aspirations. It can also be a playful command to raise one's hands in surrender.
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Definition
B2Motivational
(idiomatic, informal)To aim for the highest level of success or achievement.
Example
- He told his students to reach for the sky and never settle for mediocrity.
B1Playful Command
(informal, humorous)To raise one's hands in surrender, often used in a playful or humorous context.
Example
- The kids were playing cops and robbers, and one of them shouted, 'Reach for the sky!'
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