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eyes on the prize

idiom
Meaning

Concentration on one's goal; mindfulness of the desired outcome.


Examples
SIMPLE

Keep your eyes on the prize while you study for the exam.

CONTEXTUAL

The marathon is long and difficult, but you must keep your eyes on the prize to finish the race.

COMPLEX

Despite the constant distractions and setbacks during the long project, the team kept their eyes on the prize and eventually achieved their ambitious goal.

Anchors to
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  1. 01

    all eyes

    Watching alertly or attentively.

  2. 02

    all eyes and ears

    Very attentive.

  3. 03

    babies in the eyes

    The minute reflection which one sees of oneself in the eyes of another.

  4. 04

    bat one's eyes

    To signal or feign by fluttering one's eyelids, as romantic interest.

  5. 05

    bawl one's eyes out

    To cry, shed tears, weep loudly.

  6. 06

    believe one's eyes

    To believe that something which one directly sees is truly the case.

  7. 07

    booby prize

    A prize or status, often unwelcome, awarded as a joke or disincentive to the loser of a contest or for poor performance.

  8. 08

    clap eyes on

    To see; to lay eyes on.

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