Lingo

Opportunities

7 Words

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1.
[miss] a trick
Phrase

to fail to take advantage of an opportunity

Dorothy regrets missing a trick when she didn't invest in Bitcoin a few years ago, as it has since become incredibly valuable.

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2.
second bite (at|to) the cherry
Phrase

another opportunity for one to do or achieve something one previously failed at

Despite losing his first match, the boxer got another bite at the cherry when his opponent dropped out, and he won the second match.

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[leave] the door open for {sth}
Phrase

to make sure that there is still a possibility or chance for something to be done or achieved at a later time

Even though he's not sure if he wants to pursue a career in acting, Tom is leaving the door open for the possibility by attending local theater auditions.

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[grease] the skids
Phrase

to make a process easier and more successful by providing support or taking action to overcome obstacles or resistance

The politician spent months greasing the skids with various interest groups and stakeholders before announcing his candidacy.

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[prepare] the [ground] for {sth}
Phrase

to make the necessary preparations for an event or situation

John prepared the ground for his upcoming job interview by researching the company and practicing his responses to potential interview questions.

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6.
the streets of {sw} [are] paved with gold
content.sentence

used to mean that a specific place provides many opportunities to become wealthy and successful with little effort

Despite warnings from family and friends, the couple decided to move to the big city, convinced that the streets were paved with gold and that they could achieve their dreams there.

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7.
gravy train
Noun

a situation in which making a lot of money becomes possible with minimal time or effort

Investing in the right stocks can be like riding a gravy train, earning passive income without having to do much.

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