- take time by the forelock as a verb:
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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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