With an eye for/on/to the main chance
phrase
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

Often appears as...
- always with an eye for the main chance
- kept an eye for the main chance
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
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

Often appears as...
- always with an eye for the main chance
- kept an eye for the main chance
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1

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

She has an eye for the main chance, turning a small startup into a profitable company.
Opportunistic Nuance
Conveys a sense of being alert and ready to take advantage of situations.

With an eye for the main chance, he bought shares before the company announced its success.
Potentially Negative
Can imply someone is interested only in their own benefit, possibly being manipulative.

He's with an eye on the main chance, often neglecting his colleagues' ideas.
Business Acumen
Refers to someone's ability to see and seize business opportunities.

She has an eye for the main chance, turning a small startup into a profitable company.
Opportunistic Nuance
Conveys a sense of being alert and ready to take advantage of situations.

With an eye for the main chance, he bought shares before the company announced its success.
Potentially Negative
Can imply someone is interested only in their own benefit, possibly being manipulative.

He's with an eye on the main chance, often neglecting his colleagues' ideas.
Business Acumen
Refers to someone's ability to see and seize business opportunities.

She has an eye for the main chance, turning a small startup into a profitable company.
Opportunistic Nuance
Conveys a sense of being alert and ready to take advantage of situations.

With an eye for the main chance, he bought shares before the company announced its success.
Potentially Negative
Can imply someone is interested only in their own benefit, possibly being manipulative.

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