main chance
main chance · main chances
One's primary interest in lifeOne's primary interest in life; livelihood, especially an opportunity to benefit oneself.
» Jerry doesn't bother about other people and only has an eye on the main chance.
Meaning
2 sensesOne's primary interest in life; livelihood, especially an opportunity to benefit oneself.
(obsolete)A venture which stands the best likelihood of success; a risk; fortune (of a person, country etc.).
Examples
1 sentencesJerry doesn't bother about other people and only has an eye on the main chance.
Forms
plural: main chances| Singular | main chance |
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Word family
1 related wordsRelatedlow-hanging fruit