His parents were hardworking people who encouraged their children to reach for the moon.
English Idioms & idiomatic expressions. 2014.
reach for the moon — reach for the moon/stars to try to achieve something that is very difficult. If you want success, you have to reach for the moon … New idioms dictionary
reach for the stars — reach for the moon/stars to try to achieve something that is very difficult. If you want success, you have to reach for the moon … New idioms dictionary
reach/shoot for the moon — to try to do or get something that is very difficult to do or get an ambitious businessman who is always shooting for the moon • • • Main Entry: ↑moon … Useful english dictionary
ask for the moon — or[cry for the moon] {v. phr.} To want something that you cannot reach or have; try for the impossible. * /John asked his mother for a hundred dollars today. He s always asking for the moon./ Compare: PROMISE THE MOON … Dictionary of American idioms
ask for the moon — or[cry for the moon] {v. phr.} To want something that you cannot reach or have; try for the impossible. * /John asked his mother for a hundred dollars today. He s always asking for the moon./ Compare: PROMISE THE MOON … Dictionary of American idioms
ask\ for\ the\ moon — • ask for the moon • cry for the moon v. phr. To want something that you cannot reach or have; try for the impossible. John asked his mother for a hundred dollars today. He s always asking for the moon. Compare: promise the moon … Словарь американских идиом
cry\ for\ the\ moon — • ask for the moon • cry for the moon v. phr. To want something that you cannot reach or have; try for the impossible. John asked his mother for a hundred dollars today. He s always asking for the moon. Compare: promise the moon … Словарь американских идиом
reach for — [phrasal verb] 1 reach for (someone or something) : to move your hand in order to get or touch (someone or something) She reached for the salt and pepper. He reached into his pocket for a dime. She reached inside the bag for a pen … Useful english dictionary
The Dark Side of the Moon Live — Tour by Roger Waters Legs 7 Shows 119 … Wikipedia
The First Men in the Moon — For other uses, see The First Men in the Moon (disambiguation). The First Men in the Moon … Wikipedia
