high hopes

noun

: a strong feeling that something good will happen or be true

We had high hopes of winning the game.

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Despite the politically diverse caucus, Republicans are barreling into the new year with high hopes of ticking items off their lengthy to-do list in a drama-free fashion, especially with Trump leading the way. —

Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024 At the time, the company had high hopes for the European resale market. —

Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 4 Dec. 2024 There were high hopes for the team following the 2023 season, which ended in a 6-11 record. —

Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024 The hefty pay package reflects the high hopes invested in Gelsinger, an Intel veteran and tech entrepreneur, who was tapped in 2021 to revive the iconic chipmaker’s fortunes amid one of the worst crises in its 56-year history. —

Jenn Brice, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for high hopes