Dictionary Home »
Phrase Meanings » reach for the sky
What does "reach for the sky" mean?
-
Set very high goals, aspire to the best, as in I'm sure they'll make you a partner, so reach for the sky. The sky here stands for high aspirations. Also see sky's the limit.
-
Put your hands up high, as in One robber held the teller at gunpoint, shouting “Reach for the sky!” This usage is always put as an imperative. [Slang; mid-1900s]