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Meaning
The speaker says they had ambitions, but they did not expect those ambitions to succeed. The wording suggests uncertainty and a sense that the goals felt unrealistic at the time.
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Originally said in English.
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About Greta Gerwig
American actress and filmmaker
Greta Gerwig is an American actress and filmmaker. She first came to attention through mumblecore films such as Baghead and Yeast, and became an important figure in that movement. She later moved from acting in and co-writing independent films to directing major studio films. In 2018, Time included her on its annual Time 100 list of the most influential people in the world.
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