Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

eyes on the prize

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.49 in modern English

Syllables: eye-s on the prize
IPA

31

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

2

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Concentration on one's goal; mindfulness of the desired outcome.

Example Sentences

"[Abbas's] tenure would be taken as an opportunity by various Young Turks to cement their own claims. Men such as Gaza security chieftain Mohammed Dahlan and his former West Bank counterpart Jibril Rajoub may have their eyes on the prize."
"We like to think of ourselves as walking face forward into the future, eyes on the prize."
""It was an honor to watch the determination and focus as Sydney locked her eyes on the prize and shot a 5-under par 31," Cavaliers' coach Lee Smith said."
"Clinton must weigh up the excitement of a rule-breaking all-female ticket against the cold, hard political calculation of how best to win the presidential race. She's a realist who has her eyes on the prize, and winning the White House will likely trump all other considerations."

Phrases

keep one's eyes on the prize

Questions

What does eyes on the prize mean?: Concentration on one's goal; mindfulness of the desired outcome.

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