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Set your sights on something/on doing something

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Goal-OrientedPlay
The phrase is often used to show determination toward achieving specific targets or ambitions. SlideAfter finishing college, Mark set his sights on becoming a successful lawyer.
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Personal AspirationsPlay
Use it to talk about personal goals rather than shared ones or those imposed by others. SlideEver since she was a child, she had set her sights on becoming an astronaut.
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Long-term FocusPlay
The phrase suggests a long-standing aim, not a sudden or short-term desire. SlideHe has set his sights on learning three languages over the next five years.