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  1. 24-Jan-2012, 12:06 #1
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    I came across this quote "Opportunity is missed by most people because it's dressed in overalls and looks like work " on the net . What is the meaning of "it's dressed in overalls and looks like work " in this context ?

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    I think it means that many opportunities look too much like hard work for people to appreciate them.
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