"opportunity knocks" meaning in English

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Phrase

Etymology: From the proverb opportunity knocks at every man's door. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} opportunity knocks
  1. An opportunity arises. Synonyms: opportunity comes knocking Derived forms: when opportunity knocks
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