grab for the gold ring


to take a chance and reach for some goal or desire.

while kids rode on a merry go round, those on the outside had a chance to reach for a gold (or br-ss) ring hanging outside the carrousel. if he or she managed to grab it, (s)he recieved some prize – often a free ride.
stan grabbed for the gold ring, but fell flat on his face. “grab for the gold ring”

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