Meaning of 'Opportunity knocks but once'
What does the saying 'Opportunity knocks but once' mean?
Idiom: Opportunity knocks but once
Meaning:
This idiom means that you only get one chance to achieve what you really want to do.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Numbers |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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