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lofty goals

[ˈlɔːfti ɡoʊlz]
noun phrase
objetivos elevados
1. ambitious, high-reaching, or idealistic aims or objectives that are difficult to achieve
The company has lofty goals to become the market leader within five years.
A empresa tem objetivos elevados de se tornar líder de mercado em cinco anos.
2. noble or idealistic aspirations that demonstrate high standards or principles
Her lofty goals included eradicating poverty in her community.
Seus objetivos elevados incluíam erradicar a pobreza em sua comunidade.
Synonyms
ambitious goalsnoble aspirationshigh aspirationsgrand objectiveselevated aims
Antonyms
modest goalshumble objectiveslimited aspirationsmundane goals

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetivos elevados
Most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
metas ambiciosas
Business context preference
Portugal
objetivos elevados
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach for the stars
aim high
have big dreams
set the bar high
shoot for the moon
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