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take time by the forelock

/teɪk taɪm baɪ ðə ˈfɔːlɒk/

الترجمة: تعبير يعني انتهاز الفرصة فورًا والعمل بحزم دون تأخير، مستمد من صورة الحظ الممثل بشعر أمامي يُقبض عليه.

مدخل واحد

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/teɪk taɪm baɪ ðə ˈfɔːlɒk/C2formalمهجور
  • arتعبير يعني انتهاز الفرصة فورًا والعمل بحزم دون تأخير، مستمد من صورة الحظ الممثل بشعر أمامي يُقبض عليه.

An archaic expression meaning to seize an opportunity promptly or act decisively without delay, derived from the classical figure of Opportunity depicted with a forelock to be grasped.

  1. Seize the opportunityC2formal

    To act promptly and decisively to take advantage of an opportunity before it passes.

    arانتهاز الفرصة

    • He decided to take time by the forelock and apply for the job immediately.
    • She took time by the forelock and invested in the startup before it became popular.
    • If you want to succeed, you must learn to take time by the forelock.