HyperDic: take_time_by_the_forelock

English > 1 sense of the expression take time by the forelock:
VERBsocialtake time by the forelockact quickly and decisively
English > take time by the forelock: 1 sense > verb 1, social
MeaningAct quickly and decisively; not let slip an opportunity.
PatternSomebody ----s
Broaderact, movePerform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

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