To reach / shoot for the moon

To reach / shoot for the moon

MEANING: to ask for the best or the most you could hope for; to try to do or get something that is very difficult to do or get EXAMPLE SENTENCES: an ambitious businessman who is always shooting for the moon If you want success, you have to reach for the moon. You...
Count your blessings

Count your blessings

Count your blessings. MEANING: to be grateful for what one has. This phrase is often used for telling someone that they should not complain. EXAMPLE SENTENCES: School children today should count their blessings. At least they’re not beaten for talking in class...