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modest goal
[ˈmɑːdɪst ɡoʊl]
noun phrase
pl: modest goals
objetivo modesto
1.
a realistic and achievable aim or target that is not overly ambitious or grandiose
Our modest goal is to increase sales by 5% this quarter.
Nosso objetivo modesto é aumentar as vendas em 5% neste trimestre.
2.
a humble or unpretentious aim that demonstrates restraint in expectations
She set a modest goal of running a 5K without stopping.
Ela estabeleceu um objetivo modesto de correr 5 quilômetros sem parar.
Synonyms
humble goal
realistic goal
achievable goal
attainable goal
restrained goal
reasonable goal
Antonyms
ambitious goal
lofty goal
grand goal
unrealistic goal
grandiose goal
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
objetivo modesto
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
objetivo modesto
standard usage; may also use 'meta modesta'
General
meta modesta
alternative form emphasizing goal or target
Related Idioms & Phrases
start small, think big
aim low, achieve high
set realistic expectations
keep one's feet on the ground
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