shoot the moon

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Definition of shoot the moon in English English dictionary: To hit the moon, with a rocket or by other means
The Army, making its first attempt to shoot the moon, had spent weeks fussing over the Juno II, a 60-ton Jupiter IRBM with a spike of high-speed rockets.; To take a risk which may result in great rewards; to succeed after taking such a risk
They understood that they could try to shoot the moon and turn the traditional timing of a presidential campaign on its head and possibly succeed.; To achieve the lowest score possible, such that the player is usually rewarded with bonus points; To attain great heights, a high value, or a numerically high measurement
Already orbiting at altitudes unimaginable a few short years ago, interest rates moved even higher last week and threatened to shoot the moon.; escape in the night, make a nighttime escape