With an eye for/on/to the main chance

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Having a sharp eye for opportunities that can benefit oneself.

He was always with an eye for the main chance, taking every opportunity to grow his business
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Often appears as...

  • always with an eye for the main chance
  • kept an eye for the main chance

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Idiomatic

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Business Acumen

Refers to someone's ability to see and seize business opportunities.

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She has an eye for the main chance, turning a small startup into a profitable company.
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Opportunistic Nuance

Conveys a sense of being alert and ready to take advantage of situations.

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With an eye for the main chance, he bought shares before the company announced its success.
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Potentially Negative

Can imply someone is interested only in their own benefit, possibly being manipulative.

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He's with an eye on the main chance, often neglecting his colleagues' ideas.
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