seize the opportunity

seize the opportunity
seize the opportunity
to take advantage of an opportunity when offered. •

My uncle offered me a trip to Europe, so I seized the opportunity.

Whenever you have a chance, you should seize the opportunity.

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{v. phr.} To exploit a chance. * /His wealthy uncle offered to send him to Harvard and he wisely seized the opportunity./

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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