brass ring

English - English

Definition of brass ring in English English dictionary

Figuratively, a prize or goal. Often used with respect to employment goals e.g. promotion, better job, etc

He's going for the brass ring.

a rich opportunity or a prize; "he missed the brass ring at the Miami convention

An opportunity to achieve wealth or success; a prize or reward: "missed the brass ring of American success" (Lewis H. Lapham)

Related Terms

brass rings

plural form of brass ring

Turkish pronunciation

bräs rîng

Pronunciation

/ˈbras ˈrəɴɢ/ /ˈbræs ˈrɪŋ/