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stay on target
[/steɪ ɑn ˈtɑːrɡɪt/]
verb phrase
manter-se no alvo
1.
to remain focused on a goal or objective; to not deviate from a plan
We need to stay on target if we want to finish this project by Friday.
Precisamos manter-nos no alvo se quisermos terminar este projeto até sexta-feira.
2.
to continue pursuing a specific aim without distraction
The team stayed on target throughout the competition.
A equipe manteve o foco no objetivo durante toda a competição.
NYC Slang
keep it 100 / keep your eyes on the prize
Synonyms
stay focused
remain on course
keep on track
maintain focus
stick to the plan
Antonyms
go off track
lose focus
deviate from plan
get distracted
stray from objective
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
manter-se no alvo
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
ficar focado no objetivo
alternative expression emphasizing focus
Portugal
manter-se na meta
alternative using 'meta' instead of 'alvo'
Related Idioms & Phrases
on the same page
hit the mark
on the money
shoot for the moon
have your head in the game
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