To boldly go
Meaning
To embark on a courageous and unprecedented journey or undertaking, venturing into the unknown with determination.
Origin
The iconic phrase 'to boldly go' stems directly from the opening monologue of the original 1960s American science fiction television series, Star Trek. As Captain Kirk’s voice boomed at the beginning of each episode, he declared the mission of the starship Enterprise: 'to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before.' This rallying cry, encapsulating the spirit of exploration and daring, quickly embedded itself in popular culture, becoming synonymous with venturing into the unknown and tackling challenges with courage.
Examples
- The startup founders decided to leave their stable jobs and to boldly go into the uncertain world of artificial intelligence.
- After years of dreaming, she finally bought a backpack and resolved to boldly go on a solo trip around the world.