Question

have an eye for the main chance = have an eye on  the main chance = have an eye to the main chance =  with an eye for the main chance = with an eye on  the main chance = with an eye to the main chance

Accepted Answer

look or be looking for an opportunity to take advantage of a situation for personal gain especially when this is financial

This expression is taken from the use of main chance in the gambling game of hazard where it refers to a number (5, 6, 7 or 8) called by a player before throwing the dice. look or be looking for an opportunity to take advantage of a situation for personal g

Word	have an eye for the main chance = have an eye on the main chance = have an eye to the main chance = with an eye for the main chance = with an eye on the main chance = with an eye to the main chance
Description	look or be looking for an opportunity to take advantage of a situation for personal gain especially when this is financial This expression is taken from the use of main chance in the gambling game of hazard where it refers to a number (5, 6, 7 or 8) called by a player before throwing the dice. look or be looking for an opportunity to take advantage of a situation for personal g

Main Chance Eye Opportunity Advantage Situation Personal Gain