Lingo

Opportunities

9 Words

5m

1.
when life gives you lemons, make lemonade
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After losing his job, John decided to start his own business - he figured that when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.

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2.
mill cannot grind with water that is past
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I regret not taking that job offer when it was available, but I know that the mill cannot grind with water that is past, so I'm focusing on finding new opportunities now.

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3.
take the goods the gods provide
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When opportunities come our way, we should take the goods the gods provide and make the most of them.

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4.
live for today for tomorrow never comes
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I've learned to live for today for tomorrow never comes, taking risks and pursuing my dreams without fearing the unknown.

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5.
a flower blooms more than once
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The coach told his team that a flower blooms more than once to encourage them to keep practicing and striving for success, even after a defeat.

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6.
hoist your sail when the wind is fair
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As a small business owner, you need to be ready to launch your new product when the market conditions are right, and hoist your sail when the wind is fair.

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7.
every dog gets one bite
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The coach gave the inexperienced player a chance to prove himself, saying every dog gets one bite to emphasize the importance of giving everyone a fair opportunity.

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8.
(when|as) one door (closes|shuts), another (one|) opens
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I was really disappointed when I didn't get the job I applied for, but I'm trying to stay positive and remember that when one door closes another opens.

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9.
one today is worth two tomorrows
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I always remind myself that one today is worth two tomorrows, so I try to make the most of each day and not procrastinate.

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