reach for the sky

Idioms  

1. Set very high goals, aspire to the best, as in I'm sure they'll make you a partner, so reach for the sky . The sky here stands for high aspirations. Also see sky's the limit .

2. Put your hands up high, as in One robber held the teller at gunpoint, shouting “ Reach for the sky! ” This usage is always put as an imperative. [ Slang ; mid-1900s]

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Example Sentences

Snare’s bombastic vocal work and keyboard arrangements helped make FireHouse singles like “Don’t Treat Me Bad,” “Reach For the Sky” and “Love of a Lifetime” staples of the early ’90s hair-metal scene.

From Los Angeles Times

“Our heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Snare family, Katherine Little, friends, and all our beloved fans all over the world. ‘Reach for the Sky’ CJ!

From Los Angeles Times

It was a moment when ideology took a back seat to Milanés’s unparalleled talent as a troubadour of love, compelling everyone to reach for the sky.

From New York Times

Hannibal gestured to a grand fir sapling that had begun to reach for the sky.

From Science Magazine

The finger food’s selling points are as easy to grasp as those fried petals that reach for the sky: The dish is playful.

From Washington Post