have (high) hopes of (something)

have (high) hopes of (something)

To aspire to do something. I have high hopes of going to bed early every night, but it never happens. We have hopes of traveling to Italy this year.

See also: have, hope, of

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have (high) hopes of something

Fig. to be expecting something. I have hopes of getting there early. We have high hopes that John and Mary will have a girl.

See also: have, hope, of

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