In (one's) sights In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "in (one's) sights", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2022-10-26 03:10

Meaning of In (one's) sights

Synonyms:

on the radar , set one's heart on

In (one's) sights phrase

To be someone or something that a person wants to have or achieve.

I always have that position in my sights, and I will get in soon.

Wow, I didn't know you had Mary in your sights for so long. Good luck with that!

To be the target of someone's planned attack.

I have been in Ben's sights for years. Sooner or later, he will come for his revenge.

Other phrases about:

couldn't hit a bull in the ass with a bass fiddle

Unable to aim for the place, person etc. that you want to hit or reach and point a weapon or another object towards them

To Bring Something Into Focus

To clarify something which is seen through lenses or on screen.

center on (someone or something)

To concentrate on someone or something which is the main theme or subject

have (one's) eyes glued to (something)

To completely focus on the thing they are looking at.

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have a romantic or sexual relationship with or marry someone much younger than oneself.
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