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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厚奖;向往的目标;好机会
often used in phrases like grab the brass ring and go for the brass ring常用于grab the brass ring、go for the brass ring等短语

brass ring

noun

: a rich opportunity : prize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The basket-like weave of this particular bag tapers through a single brass ring into a thick, rope-like handle meant to be slung over the shoulder. Nathan Heller, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2022 For any comic looking to evolve from an open mic newbie to a bona fide monster, a chance to step on stage and crush at the Sunset Boulevard venue is still the brass ring that inspires them to improve their craft. Ali Lerman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2022 Having spent too many years on the road, Willy Loman-ing it in chain hotels and eating fast food from Bangkok to Berlin in search of the Next Big NBA Thing, Sugerman is actually within grabbing distance of his personal brass ring. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 June 2022 For the business lobby, killing Chevron deference is the big brass ring. Timothy Noah, The New Republic, 22 Mar. 2022 Norris grabbed four out of five podiums for McLaren in 2021 but couldn’t quite grab the brass ring and reel in a victory. Maury Brown, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2022 Show young musicians that fame and fortune isn’t always the proverbial brass ring. Liza Lentini, SPIN, 3 Jan. 2022 These days, getting a four-year college degree in some STEM (science, technology, engineering or math) field is the brass ring. Alicia Wallace, CNN, 13 Dec. 2021 This Nappa leather bag, which is available in black and creme, has a drawstring pouch and a brass ring. Marques Harper Deputy Features Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of brass ring was in 1930

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