The optimistic belief that an aim or goal will be achieved.

plural of forlorn hope

plural of white hope

(idiomatic) To continue to hope, even when what is hoped for seems unlikely or impossible.

plural of great white hope

To place all one's trust or hope in (someone or something).

simple past tense and past participle of dash someone's hopes

(idiomatic) To undercut or undermine someone's dreams or aspirations.

present participle of dash someone's hopes

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of dash someone's hopes