aiming high

Aim for the stars

To set your goals or ambitions very high.

She didn't just want to join the dance company; she decided to a_ __ __ __f _ ___ __t _ ___ __s_ ___ and become the lead choreographer.

A burning ambition

A very strong, passionate desire to achieve something.

From a young age, he had a b_ ______ a________ to have his own art exhibition.

A lofty goal

An impressive but difficult aim to achieve.

Becoming a clinical psychologist straight after graduation is a l_ ____g ____.

A tall order

A request or task that is very difficult to do.

Finishing the research and writing the thesis in one month was a t_ ___ _____.

Bite off more than you can chew

To try to do something that is too difficult for you.

By signing up for four advanced courses while leading a dance troupe, she feared she had b_ ___ ___ ____ ____ ___ __ ___ ____.

Buckle down

To start working hard and seriously.

After the summer break, it was time to b_ _____ ____ and focus on her university applications.

Come up against a barrier

To face a problem or difficulty that stops progress.

During her research, she c_ ___ __ _____ _ ______ when she couldn't find enough participants for her study.

Fall flat on your face

To fail completely in an embarrassing or obvious way.

His first attempt at performing his own choreography f_ ___ ____ __ ___ ____ when he forgot the routine on stage.

Follow through on something

To complete an action or plan that you started.

It's not enough to have a good idea; you must f_ _____ _______ __ _____ and execute it properly.

Go the extra mile

To make more effort than is expected.

To get into the best Master's program, she knew she had to g_ ___ ____ ____ ____ and gain relevant internship experience.

Harbour an ambition

To have a secret hope or desire to do something for a long time.

For years, she had h_ _______ __ _______ to study abroad, and finally she applied.

Hit the jackpot

To have sudden, great success or luck.

With that innovative psychology thesis, she really h_ __ ___ _______ and got published in a major journal.

Live up to expectations

To be as good as people expected you to be.

The pressure to l_ ___ __ ____________ of her famous dance coach was immense.

A moonshot

An extremely ambitious and risky project.

Developing a new theory to explain human behavior was her m_ ________.

Move mountains

To achieve something very difficult by working hard.

She was determined to m_ ___ ________ to get funding for her community art project.

Press on / ahead

To continue doing something in a determined way, despite difficulties.

Even after receiving critical feedback, she decided to p_ ____ ____ with her unique artistic style.

Pull out all the stops

To do everything you can to make something successful.

For the final performance, they p_ ____ ___ ___ ___ ____ with special lights, costumes, and live music.

A relentless pursuit

A continuous, determined effort to achieve something.

Her a r_ ________ _______ of perfection in her craft was inspiring.

A resounding success

A very great and obvious success.

The charity dance show she organized was a r_ _________ _______, raising more money than expected.

Set your sights on

To decide you want to achieve something and focus on it.

After the workshop, she s_ ___ ____ _____ __ becoming a certified dance therapist.

Shoot for the moon

To be very ambitious.

His advisor told him to s_ ____ ___ __ ____ and apply for the prestigious international scholarship.

Be set on something

To be determined to do or achieve something.

She i_ ___ ___ ________ studying psychology at Cambridge and wouldn't consider any other university.

Meet with complete failure

To end in total lack of success.

Their ambitious plan to launch a new magazine m_ ___ ____ _______ _______ due to a lack of funding.

Face the formidable challenge of

To confront a very difficult and intimidating task.

After graduation, she would f_ ___ ___ ________ ________ ___ establishing her own therapy practice.

Lack motivation

To not have the desire or willingness to do something.

During the dark winter months, she sometimes l_ ____ ___________ to go to her dance classes.

Result in failure

To have a particular outcome, which is a lack of success.

Not preparing properly for the audition could only r_ _____ __ _______.