Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

reach for the sky

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.51 in modern English

Syllables: reach -for the sky
IPA

32

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

2

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

Surrender (by putting your hands up)!

verb

To aim for the best possible outcome.

Informal

Example Sentences

"Far better to start modestly and grow gradually than to reach for the sky with grand plans that could only end in the collapse of the institution."
"Resigned to his blue-collar status, Donna's father's belief was “Why reach for the sky when you can be happy on earth?” Donna says, “My dad was trying to save me from disappointment. The daughter of peasant stock shouldn't strive to be in the ruling class, he thought.”"
"Indeed, career counseling encourages individuals to “reach for the sky.”"

Usage

Informal

Inflected Forms

reach for the skies (alternative) reaches for the sky (present, singular) reaching for the sky (participle, present) reached for the sky (participle, past) reached for the sky (past)

Phrases

the sky is the limit

Frequently Paired Words

the sky is the limit

Synonyms

hands up stick 'em up reach for the stars aim for the sky

Questions

What does reach for the sky mean?: Surrender (by putting your hands up)!

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