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take time by the forelock

verb

1 take time by the forelock

Act quickly and decisively; not let slip an opportunity.

Roget 134: seize an opportunity etc. (take) 789, use an opportunity etc. 677, give an opportunity etc. 784, use an occasion; improve the occasion.    suit the occasion etc. ... show more

Roget 132: be early etc. adj., be beforehand etc. adv.; keep time, take time by the forelock, anticipate, forestall; have the start, gain the start; steal a march upon; gain time, ... show more


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