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“I’m a dreamer. I have to dream and reach for the stars.”
Professional boxer Mike Tyson, speaking about trying to finish difficult goals. (BrainyQuote)
Definition
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have high or difficult goals
2. Use - Learn how the slang is used.
In 1903, the Wright brothers were the first people to fly an airplane. At that time, most people thought it was impossible to fly, but the Wright brothers had a dream. They made high goals, and worked hard until they reached them. Now, we can fly all over the world, because the Wright brothers were not scared to reach for the stars.
To reach for the stars means to try to do something that is very hard. Big inventions, like telephones and cars, are now available to everyone because the first person to make them was not scared to fail. They worked hard and reached for the stars. Nothing is impossible if you try hard enough.
Boxer Mike Tyson believes everyone should reach for the stars. He thinks that people can do things that seem impossible. They just have to try hard and reach for the stars.
Do you try to reach for the stars? What is a big goal of yours?
Examples
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“My son is going to become a doctor. He has always reached for the stars.”
“If you reach for the stars, you can be anything you want to be.”
“Jim is successful because he reaches for the stars.”
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