Reach For The Sky Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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reach for the sky What does reach for the sky mean?	to set one's goals high	The young woman was reaching for the sky when she began to look for her first job.
reach for the sky What does reach for the sky mean?	to set one's goals high	The young woman was reaching for the sky when she began to look for her first job.
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diamond in the rough What does "diamond in the rough" mean?	a good person or thing that is hidden by a rough exterior	The man is a diamond in the rough and a very gentle person under his harsh exterior.

on the one hand What does "on the one hand" mean?	from one side of an issue, from one point of view	On the one hand I like my supervisor but on the other hand I dislike her a lot.
Asleep at the wheel What does "Asleep at the wheel" mean?	If someone is asleep at the wheel, they are not doing their job or taking their responsibilities very carefully. 'Asleep at the switch' is an alternative.
carry coals to Newcastle What does "carry coals to Newcastle" mean?	to bring something of which there is plenty, to duplicate something (Newcastle is a town in England where there is a lot of coal)	Bringing extra food to the farmer`s picnic was like bringing coals to Newcastle.
flak What does "flak" mean?	criticism; complaints
Even the dogs in the street know What does "Even the dogs in the street know" mean?	(Irish) This idiom is used frequently in Ireland, and means something is so obvious that even the dogs in the street know it.
pay off a debt/loan What does "pay off a debt/loan" mean?	to finish paying back the money that one has borrowed from a bank/store etc.	The furniture manufacturer was unable to pay off their loan so they went out of business.
eat humble pie What does "eat humble pie" mean?	to admit one`s error and apologize	The boy had to eat humble pie when his friends discovered his mistake.

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Reach For The Sky Idiom