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brass ring
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brass ring
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brass ring
noun
brass ring
noun
Learner's definition of BRASS RING
the brass ring
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.
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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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