opportunity knocks

ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪti nɑːks

Definition

Definition of opportunity knocks - Reverso English Dictionary

Expression

chancefavorable situation arises

Opportunity knocks only once, so make the most of it.
When opportunity knocks, be ready to answer.
Opportunity knocks at unexpected times.

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Expressions with opportunity knocks

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opportunity knocks at every man's door

exp.

everyone gets a chance in life

Remember, opportunity knocks at every man's door, so be ready.

Expressions with opportunity

once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

unique chance unlikely to happen again

Winning the lottery is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

golden opportunity

very favorable chance to achieve something important or beneficial

This is a golden opportunity to start your own business.

juicy opportunity

very attractive chance for success or profit

She couldn't pass up the juicy opportunity to work with a famous director.

grab the opportunity

take advantage of a chance quickly

She decided to grab the opportunity and apply for the job.

jump at the opportunity

eagerly accept a chance when it arises

She will jump at the opportunity to travel abroad.

opportunity will knock

exp.

chance to succeed or advance will come soon

Opportunity will knock if you keep trying..

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French:l'occasion se présente, ...
German:Wenn sich eine Gelegenheit bietet, ...
Italian:l'occasione si presenta, ...
Spanish:a la ocasión la pintan calva, ...
Portuguese:a oportunidade bate à porta, ...
Chinese:机会来临, ...
Japanese:好機は一度しか訪れない, ...
Arabic:الفُرْصَة تَأْتِي, ...
Hebrew:הִזְדַּמְּנוּת דּוֹפֶקֶת בַּדֶּלֶת, ...
Russian:появляется возможность, ...
Ukrainian:випадає нагода, ...
Hindi:मौका केवल एक बार आता है, ...
Bengali:সুযোগ একবারই আসে, ...
Catalan:l'oportunitat truca, ...
Czech:příležitost klepe na dveře, ...
Danish:muligheden banker, ...
Dutch:een kans dient zich aan, ...
Greek:η ευκαιρία χτυπά, ...
Hungarian:kopog a szerencse, ...
Khmer:ឱកាសល្អកើតឡើង, ...
Korean:기회가 찾아오다, ...
Persian:فرصت پیش آمدن, ...
Polish:Nadarza się okazja, ...
Portuguese (BR):a oportunidade bate à porta, ...
Romanian:oportunitatea bate la ușă, ...
Swedish:lyckan står en bi, ...
Thai:โอกาสมาถึง, ...
Turkish:fırsat kapıyı çalar, ...
Vietnamese:cơ hội đến, ...

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