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Opportunity knocks but once Meaning in English

expression

ah-per-TOO-nuh-tee NOKS but WUNS
op-yoo-NOO-ni-tee NOKS but WONS

परिभाषा

This expression means that you usually only get one chance to take advantage of a good opportunity, so you should not hesitate.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

It's a formal proverb, often used to encourage someone not to delay when a good chance appears. Alternatives: 'Seize the moment', 'Strike while the iron is hot'. Rarely used in casual speech; more common in writing or advice.

Spanish: la oportunidad solo llama una vezPortuguese (BR): a oportunidade só bate uma vezPortuguese (PT): a oportunidade só bate uma vezChinese (Simplified): 机会只敲一次门Chinese (Traditional): 機會只敲一次門Hindi: मौका बार-बार नहीं आताArabic: الفرصة لا تأتي إلا مرة واحدةBengali: সুযোগ শুধু একবার আসেRussian: шанс выпадает только один разJapanese: チャンスは一度きりVietnamese: cơ hội chỉ đến một lầnKorean: 기회는 한 번뿐이다Turkish: fırsat bir kez kapıyı çalarUrdu: موقع صرف ایک بار آتا ہےIndonesian: kesempatan hanya datang sekali

उदाहरण वाक्य

My father used to say, 'opportunity knocks but once' when I was unsure.

basic

You should apply to the university—opportunity knocks but once.

basic

I wasn’t sure about moving abroad, but my friend reminded me that opportunity knocks but once.

natural

If you get the chance to travel, go for it—opportunity knocks but once!

natural

Remember, opportunity knocks but once, so take that job offer.

basic

He hesitated to invest, but his mentor said, 'opportunity knocks but once.'

natural