| Word | with an eye on the main chance = 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 to the main chance |
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| 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 |
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