English Explanatory Dictionary

opportunity knocks

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. An opportunity arises.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

opportunity knocks

Etymology

From the proverb opportunity knocks at every man's door.

Synonyms

opportunity comes knocking

Derived words

when opportunity knocks
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