brass ring

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bras, brahs ring]
- /bræs, brɑs rɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bras, brahs ring]
- /bræs, brɑs rɪŋ/

Definitions of brass ring words

noun brass ring great success or a highly valued prize; also, an opportunity for this 3
noun brass ring wealth, success, or a prestigious position considered as a goal or prize: Few of those who reach for the brass ring of the Presidency achieve it. 1
noun brass ring the opportunity to try for such a prize. 1
noun brass ring (Idiomatic) (US) Figuratively, a prize or goal. Often used with respect to employment goals e.g. promotion, better job, etc. 0

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Parts of speech for Brass ring

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Brass ring

brass ring popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for brass ring

noun brass ring

opportunity — an appropriate or favorable time or occasion: Their meeting afforded an opportunity to exchange views.
plum — a city in SW Pennsylvania.
prize — leverage.
reward — a sum of money offered for the detection or capture of a criminal, the recovery of lost or stolen property, etc.
trophy — anything taken in war, hunting, competition, etc., especially when preserved as a memento; spoil, prize, or award.

All 5 Synonyms of brass ring