in sight

1. Within one's range of vision, as in The sailboat was still in sight on the horizon . [c. 1200]

2. Also, in one's sight or sights . Before one's eyes; also, within one's awareness. For example, In the world's sight he was at fault , or Harold had that promotion firmly in his sights . [c. 1200]

Example Sentences

The impeachment bill needed just five more votes to proceed, but they were nowhere in sight - and time was running out.

From BBC

Kurzel ends on a note of vigilance, the target in sight, the work just beginning.

From Los Angeles Times

For France, there's no real end to the political instability in sight.

From BBC

Amid the destruction in Gaza, there is still no end in sight to the war.

From BBC

The government has now produced a remediation acceleration plan which it says will "get buildings fixed quicker, ensure rogue freeholders are held to account, and put the end in sight for affected residents".

From BBC

Related Words

• clear
• conspicuous
• detectable
• discernible
• distinguishable
• evident
• noticeable
• obvious
• palpable
• striking
• unmistakable