Stars in your eyes

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Feeling ambition or excitement about your future.

When he first came to the city, he had stars in his eyes thinking about all the possibilities.
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Often appears as...

  • have stars in one's eyes
  • see stars in his eyes

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Idiomatic

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Chasing Dreams

Used when someone is full of hope and ambition about achieving their dreams.

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Moving to Hollywood, she had stars in her eyes, aiming to become an actress.
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New Beginnings

Often relates to new opportunities or ventures that inspire excitement and hope.

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Starting his own business, he had stars in his eyes about its potential.
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Motivated Outlook

Shows a person's intense motivation or optimism towards future success.

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With stars in her eyes, she worked day and night on her invention.
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