Brass Ring (Noun)
Meaning
A rich opportunity or a prize; "he missed the brass ring at the Miami convention".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- She had been searching for years, and finally she found the brass ring – a high-paying job in her field of study.
- The tech startup was considered the brass ring for young entrepreneurs, a chance to make a fortune before the age of 30.
- The candidate failed to grab the brass ring at the debate, missing an opportunity to sway undecided voters.
- Attending the exclusive networking event was her chance at the brass ring – potentially securing major investors for her company.
- He felt like he had missed the brass ring when he dropped out of college, and now he was struggling to get ahead.