the brass ring

noun

US, informal
: a very desirable prize, goal, or opportunity
He made his first try for the brass ring when he ran for mayor a few years ago.
often used in phrases like grab the brass ring and go for the brass ring
She's decided to go for the brass ring and start her own business.

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Here’s what else got the brass ring this week in late night. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2024 That doesn’t feel like the brass ring that will make or break my career. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2024 Rotate the brass ring to move the selector around and press again to make a selection. Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 9 Aug. 2024 For Israel, this last country would be the brass ring. Michael Singh, Foreign Affairs, 22 Feb. 2022 Despite 35 appearances at the Big Dance and hailing from the huge hoops state of Indiana, where Indiana University has two national titles and Butler has been to the Final Four twice, the brass ring has been just a hair too high for Purdue. NBC News, 7 Apr. 2024 Founders were underdog talents reaching for the brass ring of glory. Steven Levy, WIRED, 15 Mar. 2024 That was the brass ring that meant that your show was gonna go on and have a life after its initial run and live for decades. Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2024 The Miami Eight get their second shot at the brass ring Sunday when the 49ers face the Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium. Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2024

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“The brass ring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20brass%20ring. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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