in one's sights

prepositional phrase3

1. •
   Being seen or targeted, often through the sights of a weapon.

   • The pilot had the enemy plane in his sights.
2. •
   (figurative) Being the target or object of one's efforts or ambitions.

   • All through medical school she kept her dream of being a doctor in her sights.
3. •
   (figurative) Still achievable.

   • With a win in the semifinals, the championship remained firmly in their sights.