keep one's eyes on the prize

[/kiːp wʌnz aɪz ɑːn ðə praɪz/]

verb phrase

manter o foco no objetivo

1. To remain focused on one's goal or objective; to not lose sight of what is important; to stay determined despite distractions or difficulties

Despite the challenges, she kept her eyes on the prize and graduated top of her class.

Apesar dos desafios, ela manteve o foco no objetivo e se formou no topo de sua turma.

2. To maintain concentration and motivation toward achieving a desired outcome

The team kept their eyes on the prize throughout the season and won the championship.

O time manteve o foco no objetivo durante toda a temporada e venceu o campeonato.

NYC Slang

stay locked in; keep your eyes on the bag

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

manter o foco no objetivo; não tirar os olhos do prêmio

Most common expression in Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

não perder o foco; manter a vista no prêmio

Common in business and competitive contexts

Rio de Janeiro

manter os olhos na meta; não tirar o foco

Frequently used in sports commentary

Portugal

manter a vista no prémio; não perder o foco

Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese with local spelling variations

keep one's eye on the ball

stay the course

see the finish line

cross the finish line

the light at the end of the tunnel

have one's sights set on something

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