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lower one's sights
Verb
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
期待や要求を下げ、現実的な目標に切り替えること / 高すぎる志や目標を控えめにし、受け入れ可能な水準に調整すること
（ present singular third-person ）
（ participle present ）
（ participle past ）
（ past ）
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(idiomatic) to lower one's expectations and accept less than one was hoping for or striving toward
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lower one's sights
In a tough job market, it's often necessary to lower one's sights and settle for a smaller role.
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In a tough job market, it's often necessary to lower one's sights and settle for a smaller role.
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