brass ring
brass ring · brass rings
A prize or goal, often a chance to advance in one's careerA prize or goal, often a chance to advance in one's career.
Meaning
1 senses(US)A prize or goal, often a chance to advance in one's career.
He's going for the brass ring.
More definitions
- a rich opportunity or a prize
Origin
Some fairground carousels offer a prize to a rider who manages to grab a brass ring.Some fairground carousels offer a prize to a rider who manages to grab a brass ring.
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Forms
plural: brass rings| Singular | brass ring |
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