shoot for

Idioms  

1. Strive or aim for, as in We're shooting for higher production by spring. This term, alluding to aiming at something with a weapon, has largely replaced the earlier shoot at, which dates from the 1400s.

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shoot for

“Some of that is tongue-in-cheek, but if you shoot for the moon you land in the stars.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

The duo then carried out a dramatic overhaul of their shared home, which they proudly showcased in a March 2026 shoot for Architectural Digest.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026

Winnicott coined the term the “good enough” mother to express a radical idea: Perfection in parenting isn’t what we should shoot for.

From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026

The suit he wore in the photo shoot for this piece, he adds, reminded him of that emblematic series and film.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

“I was thinking about how many Keys to the City we need to shoot for so the Ellisons never catch up.”

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles

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