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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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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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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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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