IdiomDaily Life
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Englishset one's sights on
Meaning: To decide to try to get or achieve something.
Example: “After winning the regional title, she set her sights on the Olympics.”
Origin: From aiming a gun, whose sights are adjusted onto a target. The figurative use is found from the 20th century.
Equivalents in other languages
Spanish: poner la proa Literally: To put the prow
French: Jeter son dévolu sur quelque chose Literally: To cast one's devolution upon something
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