Expressions (A–Z)
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an action came into his hand
The event happened to him. This action happened to come his way.
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E
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Even if he does not see—his fortune sees
Even if a person does not notice a great danger, his fortune prevents him from f...
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H
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have nothing to lose
Figuratively: his situation is desperate, so he should do it.
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I
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I have the honor
I’m honored to have been given this privileged opportunity.
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If already, then already
If you are already doing something, you might as well do other things as well to...
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It is good to take hold of this and withdraw not the hand from that / It is worth trying both ways
A saying meaning one should not give up any option or idea. It encourages keepin...
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It slipped through his fingers; it got away from him.
He lost it after it was almost in his possession or under his control; he missed...
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M
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Miss the boat / Miss the bus
Missed an opportunity that has already passed.
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T
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To come late / To lose the chance / To miss the opportunity
Exceeded the allotted time for the matter. Lost the opportunity to act because t...
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to get/ attain/ come across
Happened to him or came under his control. Became possible for him.
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