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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 focusedremain on coursekeep on trackmaintain focusstick to the plan
Antonyms
go off tracklose focusdeviate from planget distractedstray 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

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