B1 — Intermediate⏳ Time & Life
Cogliere la palla al balzo
To seize the opportunity
Literal Translation
"To catch the ball on the bounce"
What it means
To take advantage of an opportunity as soon as it appears, without hesitation.
Example in context
"Quando mi hanno offerto quel lavoro a Milano, ho colto la palla al balzo."
"When they offered me that job in Milan, I seized the opportunity."
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