to take aim (at);  to set one's sights (on);  to zero in (on)
 according to plan;  as planned;  on target
 to take aim (at);  to set one's sights (on)
 one's chance;  the right time;  target;  objective
 to take aim (at);  to set one's sights (on)
 according to plan;  as planned;  on target
 aiming for laughs;  trying to make people laugh;  playing to the crowd;  crowd-pleaser
 betting on an outsider (in horse racing, etc.);  taking a long shot;  dark horse betting
 aiming for laughs;  trying to make people laugh;  playing to the crowd;  crowd-pleaser
 burglary (of an empty house);  burglar (who targets empty houses);  sneak thief;  prowler
 burglary (of an empty house);  burglar (who targets empty houses);  sneak thief;  prowler
 vehicle burglary;  theft from a vehicle;  stealing valuables from an unattended car