asleep at the switch »
Neglectful of an important task, responsibility, or opportunity.
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bottom of the ninth »
By extension, any last chance or final opportunity.
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cash in »
To profit from; to use an opportunity to maximum advantage, especially financially.
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catch-as-catch-can »
Intermittent; only when possible or when the opportunity presents itself.
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fish or cut bait »
To choose between taking action now, or forgoing the opportunity and putting that energy into another endeavor; to decide.
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food chain »
The feeding relationships between species in a biotic community.
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free ride »
An opportunity or benefit which has no cost, especially one enjoyed or undertaken at the expense of others.
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golden opportunity »
Ideal moment to do something.
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in unity there is strength »
More can be accomplished by a team with a common goal, than individuals.
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jump at »
To accept something enthusiastically. Usually an opportunity, or chance, or job etc.
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kick oneself »
To reproach oneself for making a mistake or missing an opportunity.
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land of opportunity »
A nickname for the United States.
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make hay »
To take advantage of an opportunity.
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make hay while the sun shines »
To act while an opportunity exists; to take action while a situation is favorable.
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miss out »
To miss an experience or lose an opportunity, etc. that should not be missed.
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miss the boat »
To fail to take advantage of an opportunity; to overlook or be too late to pursue an option or course of action.
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nine lives »
Durability; near immunity to damage.
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on the make »
Actively seeking an opportunity for self-advancement; eager to ingratiate oneself to others in order to secure some advantage.
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one who hesitates is lost »
A person who spends too much time contemplating what to do may miss a valuable but fleeting opportunity.
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out the window »
A missed opportunity.
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outsider »
A newcomer with little or no experience in an organization or community.
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outsider »
One who is not part of a community or organization.
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run for one's money »
A reasonable opportunity to succeed, perform acceptably, or escape harm, especially in a difficult situation.
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shit or get off the pot »
To choose between taking action now, or foregoing the opportunity until a later date.
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strike while the iron is hot »
To act on an opportunity promptly; to avoid waiting.
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the world is one's oyster »
In order to achieve something in this world, one has to grab the opportunity.
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those who will not when they may, when they will they shall have nay »
(archaic) One should take immediate advantage of an opportunity that may not be available later.
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