目め星ぼし

noun

prospect; likely candidate; something in mind

Refers to a person, thing, or plan that one has in mind as a target or likely choice. Often used in the phrase 目星をつける (to have an idea or to identify a likely candidate).

• 犯はん人にんの目め星ぼしはついている。

  We have a suspect in mind.

• 次つぎの旅りょ行こう先さきの目め星ぼしをつけておいて。

  Think about where you'd like to go for the next trip.