reach for

allungare la mano verso

Muovere la mano o il braccio verso qualcosa per prenderlo o toccarlo.

In inglese semplice: To move your hand or arm toward something because you want to take or touch it.

• He reached for his cup.
• She reached for the book on the top shelf.
• Why are you reaching for my phone?

Come si usa: reach for someone/something (She reached for my hand.)

Sinonimi: stretch for

Espressioni comuni: reach for something, reach for someone, reach for help

aspirare a, puntare a

Cercare di raggiungere qualcosa che si desidera, soprattutto un obiettivo difficile o ambizioso.

In inglese semplice: To try to achieve something you want, especially a difficult or ambitious goal.

• She is reaching for success.
• The team reached for a higher standard of care.
• We encourage students to reach for their dreams.

Come si usa: reach for something (Young athletes should reach for their highest goals.)

Sinonimi: aim for, strive for, aspire to

Espressioni comuni: reach for success, reach for excellence, reach for greatness