reach for the sky
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
To aim high and strive for great things
Literally: extend one's hand upwards towards the sky
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
She encouraged her students to reach for the sky and pursue their dreams
AI-drafted example auto-approved by rule (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “reach for the sky” mean?
To aim high and strive for great things Literally: extend one's hand upwards towards the sky
Is “reach for the sky” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“chọc trời” (Tiếng Việt) — near equivalent.