Set sights on

English vocabulary and translations (See all)

Want to improve your English? Try our online English lessons for free.

Definition

(He's) setting his sights on (the gold medal): (He's) looking towards, going to try for (the gold medal)
idiom

sight: vision, the ability to see

Examples

  • "These days, however, China has set its sights on bigger game."
  • "These countries may be safe from now on: British home buyers seem to have set their sights on the USA."
Still having difficulties with 'Set sights on'? Want to improve your English? Try our online English lessons and receive a free level assessment.

Test Gymglish for free
Do you have smart way of remembering 'Set sights on'? Share it with us!