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focus on the goal
[ˈfoʊkəs ɑːn ðə ɡoʊl]
verb phrase
focar no objetivo
1.
to concentrate one's attention and efforts on achieving a specific aim or target
We need to focus on the goal if we want to succeed in this project.
Precisamos focar no objetivo se queremos ter sucesso neste projeto.
2.
to maintain concentration and determination toward a desired outcome
The athlete decided to focus on the goal of winning the championship.
O atleta decidiu focar no objetivo de ganhar o campeonato.
NYC Slang
stay locked in on the goal
Synonyms
concentrate on the goal
aim for the goal
target the goal
keep one's eyes on the prize
stay focused on the objective
Antonyms
lose sight of the goal
get distracted
deviate from the objective
lose focus
ignore the goal
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
focar no objetivo
most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
focar no alvo
alternative using 'alvo' (target)
Portugal
concentrar-se no objetivo
more formal alternative preferred in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
keep your eyes on the prize
stay on track
keep your head in the game
don't lose the plot
stay the course
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