higher goal
noun phraseUK /ˌhaɪ.ə ˈɡəʊl/
US /ˌhaɪ.ɚ ˈɡoʊl/
A big, important thing you really want to do or reach.
Helping animals is a higher goal that she works toward every day.
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2. A target that matters more than small, everyday wants.
He gave up his weekend fun for a higher goal: finishing the science fair project.
3. A personal aim that helps other people or the world.
Planting trees became her higher goal for the whole town.
4. The most important aim in a plan or game.
In this game, the higher goal is to work as a team, not just to win.