eye to the main chance, have an
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Look out for one's own best interest. For example, Tom is watching the company's progress very closely; he always has an eye to the main chance. [c. 1600]
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What does "dignity" mean?
Words nearby eye to the main chance, have an
eyestrings, eyeteeth, Eyetie, eye to eye, eyetooth, eye to the main chance, have an, eye to, with an, eyewash, eyewater, eye-watering, eyewear
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