opportunity

Idioms (7)

• miss the boat Informal · CEFR B1
  To lose a chance to do something by being too slow or late.
• the world is your oyster Neutral · CEFR C1
  You are free to enjoy all the opportunities life has to offer.
• gold rush Neutral · CEFR B2
  a sudden mass rush to profit from a new opportunity
• foot in the door Neutral · CEFR B2
  an initial opportunity that may lead to bigger things
• make hay while the sun shines Neutral · CEFR B2
  to take advantage of favourable conditions while they last
• strike while the iron is hot Neutral · CEFR B2
  to act quickly while the opportunity exists
• up for grabs Informal · CEFR B2
  available for anyone to claim, take, or win