Meaning of the word "reach for the stars" in English

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reach for the stars

US /riːtʃ fɔːr ðə stɑːrz/
UK /riːtʃ fɔːr ðə stɑːrz/
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Idiom

1.

to aim high or to have ambitious goals

Example:
She always told her children to reach for the stars and never give up on their dreams.
It's good to reach for the stars, but also be realistic about what you can achieve.
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