Take Time By The Forelock (Verb)
Meaning
Act quickly and decisively; not let slip an opportunity.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- She took time by the forelock and responded to the job offer before others did.
- The investor took time by the forelock and secured funding before the project was open to other investors.
- The company took time by the forelock and was the first to market with its innovative product.
- The football team took time by the forelock and scored a goal within the first five minutes of the game, demoralizing their opponents.
- The entrepreneur took time by the forelock and launched her startup when there was a gap in the market, allowing it to gain a competitive advantage.