Seize An Opportunity Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Seize An Opportunity Idiom mean?

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seize an opportunity What does seize an opportunity mean?	to take advantage of an opportunity	I seized the opportunity to take the extra class as soon as I heard about it.
seize an opportunity What does seize an opportunity mean?	to take advantage of an opportunity	I seized the opportunity to take the extra class when I heard about it.
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MA What does "MA" mean?	Master of Arts	Master of ArtsMy cousin's wife has recently decided to study for her MA in economics.

go stag What does "go stag" mean?	to go to an event by oneself (without a date - usually used for men)	I decided to go stag to the wedding.
not touch (someone or something) with a ten-foot pole What does "not touch (someone or something) with a ten-foot pole" mean?	to not want to be involved with someone or something under any circumstances	I would not touch that problem with a ten-foot pole.
hooch What does "hooch" mean?	simple housing, from hut to barracks
get a load off one's mind What does "get a load off one's mind" mean?	to talk about what is troubling you	I wanted to get a load off my mind so I passed the evening talking with a friend.

take a dump What does "take a dump" mean?	move one's bowels; defacate
as full/tight as a tick What does "as full/tight as a tick" mean?	very full of food or drink	I was as full as a tick after the large meal at the restaurant.
as black as a skillet What does "as black as a skillet" mean?	very black	My hands were as black as a skillet when I finished working on the car engine.
biatch What does "biatch" mean?	woman (from "bitch")
stick around What does "stick around" mean?	to stay or wait nearby for something	We decided to stick around after the game and talk for awhile.
figure out (someone or something) or figure (someone or something) out What does "figure out (someone or something) or figure (someone or something) out" mean?	to try to understand someone or something, to solve something	I finally figured out how to use the new DVD recorder.

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Seize An Opportunity Idiom