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Discover LudwigThe phrase "aiming low" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where someone is setting their goals or expectations at a lower level than what might be possible or desirable.
Example: "In his career, he seems to be aiming low, settling for positions that don't challenge his true potential."
Alternatives: "setting the bar low" or "having modest aspirations".
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Dear Lord, talk about aiming low.
The people behind this project aren't aiming low or medium.
"That's not a matter of aiming low but maximising opportunity".
Nobody can accuse the Bitcloud team of aiming low.
It's also a perfect example of the benefits of aiming low.
Muriel Gray, chair of the 2007 panel, condemned the average entries for aiming low.
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Everyone could aim low".
Lead with a shoulder and aim low.
"Bonnie & Clyde" aims low, and hits the mark.
Restaurants normally aim low when they display art.
Why aim high when you can aim low?
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