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reach for the stars

REECH for the STARZ

riːtʃ fər ðə stɑːrz

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reachforthestars

Dictionary meaning

set the most ambitious possible goals; strive to achieve the highest level of success or excellence; do not limit one's aspirations to what seems conventionally attainable; an encouragement to pursue greatness without self-imposed ceilings

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