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Definition of pin (all) one's hopes on. : to hope very much that (something) will help one or allow one to succeed cancer patients pinning their hopes on a new drug You shouldn't pin all your hopes on getting the job. Word by Word Definitions. Seen and Heard.
get somebody's hopes up. to make someone think that what they want is going to happen If we can't afford the trip then we shouldn't get the children's hopes up. Usage notes: usually said when something is not likely to happen. See also: get, hope, up.