Question

determine the meaning of the bold idiom used in the sentence below. when i was trying to become a screenwriter, i hitched my wagon to a star by befriending some popular actresses. the speaker connected themselves with people who could help them achieve their dreams. the speaker immediately became a famous movie star once they met an actress. the speaker traveled to the stars to achieve their dream of becoming a screenwriter. the speaker traveled by wagon when they were trying to become a screenwriter.

Explanation:

The idiom "hitched my wagon to a star" means to associate with influential or successful people to further one's own goals. In the context, the speaker befriended popular actresses (influential in the movie - related field) to help achieve their dream of becoming a screenwriter.

Answer:

The speaker connected themselves with people who could help them achieve their dreams.