seize on

phrasal verb·1 sense·particle on

Usefulness

Meanings

1

Take quick advantage of an opportunity

Opportunity

Why “on”? A chance is available. A person may use it quickly or fail to notice it.

“She seized on the chance.”
She took quick advantage of the chance.
“The team seized on the free kick.”
The team took quick advantage of the free kick.

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sleep on

Same on pattern: opportunity

Wait until the next day before deciding; Ignore or miss a good chance while it is available

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