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Opportunities

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Opportunities

9 Words

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1
when life gives you lemons, make lemonade
content.sentence

used to imply that one should make the best of a difficult or unpleasant situation, and turn it into an opportunity for something positive

After losing his job, John decided to start his own business - he figured that when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.

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2
mill cannot grind with water that is past
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used to imply that opportunities are only valuable when acted upon in the present moment and cannot be regained once they have passed

I regret not taking that job offer when it was available, but I know that the mill cannot grind with water that is past, so I'm focusing on finding new opportunities now.

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3
take the goods the gods provide
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used to imply that one should utilize and enjoy good fortune or advantageous circumstances when they are presented, rather than taking them for granted or letting them go to waste

When opportunities come our way, we should take the goods the gods provide and make the most of them.

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4
live for today for tomorrow never comes
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used to emphasize the importance of enjoying the present moment and not postponing happiness or fulfillment for an uncertain future

I've learned to live for today for tomorrow never comes, taking risks and pursuing my dreams without fearing the unknown.

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5
a flower blooms more than once
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used to imply opportunities in life are not limited to just one chance, but can recur again and again, encouraging people to stay optimistic and hopeful

The coach told his team that a flower blooms more than once to encourage them to keep practicing and striving for success, even after a defeat.

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6
hoist your sail when the wind is fair
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used to suggest that when conditions are favorable for success, one should act quickly to achieve their goals

As a small business owner, you need to be ready to launch your new product when the market conditions are right, and hoist your sail when the wind is fair.

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7
every dog gets one bite
content.sentence

used to imply that everyone deserves a fair chance or opportunity to succeed or experience something, regardless of their past behavior or reputation

The coach gave the inexperienced player a chance to prove himself, saying every dog gets one bite to emphasize the importance of giving everyone a fair opportunity.

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8
(when|as) one door (closes|shuts), another (one|) opens
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used to suggest that when an opportunity is missed or a situation does not work out as planned, there will always be new opportunities or options that arise

I was really disappointed when I didn't get the job I applied for, but I'm trying to stay positive and remember that when one door closes another opens.

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9
one today is worth two tomorrows
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used to suggest that the present moment is more valuable than the future, as taking action now can lead to greater rewards and benefits in the long term

I always remind myself that one today is worth two tomorrows, so I try to make the most of each day and not procrastinate.

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