"opportunity seldom knocks twice" meaning in All languages combined

See opportunity seldom knocks twice on Wiktionary

Proverb [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|proverb}} opportunity seldom knocks twice
  1. Opportune times seldom appear again. Synonyms: lightning never strikes twice in the same place
    Sense id: en-opportunity_seldom_knocks_twice-en-proverb-iZdI6r6c Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs

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