Phrase guide

golden opportunity

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Ideal moment to do something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • With the rest of the squad injured, Jones had a golden opportunity to prove his worth to the coach.

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

9 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: buitenkans — Translations
  • Finnish: erinomainen tilaisuus — Translations
  • Finnish: loistava tilaisuus — Translations
  • Finnish: ainutlaatuinen tilaisuus — Translations
  • French: occasion en or — Translations
  • Galician: oportunidade de ouro — Translations
  • German: einmalige Gelegenheit — Translations
  • Polish: złota okazja — Translations
  • Welsh: cyfle euraidd — Translations