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

Miller said the filmmakers initially looked at auditions from actors local to their Massachusetts shoot for the small role, before deciding a notable figure should cameo instead.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

“I think we’re going to shoot for visiting every other weekend,” Bram says.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli

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