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eye on the main chance
01
a willingness to use any given opportunity or situation to one's advantage
What is the origin of the idiom "eye on the main chance" and when to use it?
The idiom "eye on the main chance" dates back to the 17th century and is believed to have originated in England. It was used in the context of seeking opportunities or being alert to potential benefits. "Main chance" refers to a significant or advantageous opportunity.
Example
These people are not proper lawyers, they are simply marketeers with an eye to the main chance.
One must have an eye on the main chance in order to succeed.
New York has always been a place where individuals with an eye for the main chance could make their fortunes.
The empire is riddled with factions, all with an eye on the main chance
This company tends to employ young women have an eye to the main chance.
