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keep aim

[kiːp eɪm]
verb phrase
manter a mira
1. To maintain focus or direction toward a target, goal, or objective without deviation
The archer had to keep aim on the moving target despite the wind.
O arqueiro teve que manter a mira no alvo em movimento apesar do vento.
2. To maintain a steady, concentrated effort or attention on achieving something
Keep aim on your long-term goals and don't get distracted.
Mantenha a mira em seus objetivos de longo prazo e não se distraia.
NYC Slang
stay locked in
Synonyms
maintain focusstay focusedkeep one's eyes on the prizestay on targetremain concentrated
Antonyms
lose aimlose focusdeviatewanderget distracted

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manter a mira
most common usage
Brazil
manter o foco
figurative sense, very common
Portugal
manter a mira
standard usage
Portugal
manter a concentração
figurative alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep one's eye on the ball
keep one's sights set on
aim for the stars
stay the course
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