"high hopes" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} high hopes pl (plural only)
  1. The optimistic belief that an aim or goal will be achieved. Tags: plural, plural-only Translations (Translations): różowe kolory [masculine, plural] (Polish)
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