Meaning of hitch one's wagon to a star | Babel Free

Definitions

To commit to an aspirational goal or course of action that will lead to fulfillment.

Canada, US, idiomatic

Examples

“[Emerson] was not afraid to be homely and racy in expressing thought of the highest spirituality. "Hitch your wagon to a star" is a good instance of his favorite manner.”

“Well, he was done, he solaced himself. He had hitched his wagon to a star and been landed in a pestiferous marsh.”

“So if you've had enough of life as an employee and you're planning to set up your own home-based business, do the sensible thing and hitch your wagon to the fastest rising star today — the Internet.”

“Pick a star, or hero, or whatever product/service/idea you are presenting, and hitch your wagon to it.”

CEFR level