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There are several phrases used to mean to take the opportunity when you can:
"Gather ye rosebuds while ye may."
"Carpe Diem", or seize the day.
"Make hay while the sun shines."
"Opportunity only knocks once."
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What the make hay while sunshine say's?
This phrase which is an old proverb means that a person should act when an opportunity is presented or to make good use of an opportunity afforded to us. The phrase refers to cutting or bailing hay while its still day, or the sun is still out.
How do you spell photo op?
A photo op is the short form of the phrase photo opportunity. It is an opportunity to take photographs of celebrities or famous individuals.
What does it mean if someone says they are going to take that ball and run with it?
It means they see an opportunity - and they are going to take advantage of that opportunity.
What does the phrase take advantage of the unexpected time off mean?
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What is another phrase for exciting opportunity?
exiting opportunity
What is 'carpe diem' in Japanese?
Seize the day is the English equivalent of 'Carpe diem'. In the word by word translation, the verb 'carpe' means 'seize, take'. The noun 'diem' means 'day'. The phrase loosely may be translated as 'Seize the opportunity'.
What is the meaning of the phrase 'miss the boat'?
To 'miss the boat' means that one doesn't understand what is going on or that one loses out on an opportunity.
What is the meaning of the phrase 'miss the boat?
To 'miss the boat' means that one doesn't understand what is going on or that one loses out on an opportunity.
What does the phrase take five mean?
it means take a five min break
What is French for take advantage?
The phrase 'take advantage' means to 'receive benefit from one's mistake's.' The French equivalent of the English phrase would be the word 'profiter.'
What does the phrase the former or the latter means the?
take a backseat to the former.
The phrase choosing is refusing means what?
fifty fifty chance that it might mean this: individuals face an opportunity cost with each decision they make
