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eye to the main chance, have an have an eye on/for/to the main chanceTo be continuously seeking opportunities to advance oneself or make money. The term often refers to someone who is ambitious without consideration of others. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. You just have an eye on the main chance—you don't care if I succeed or fail.See also: chance, eye, have, main, oneye to the main chance, have anLook 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] See also: eye, have, mainhave (or with) an eye for (or on or to) the main chance look or be looking for an opportunity to take advantage of a situation for personal gain, especially when this is financial. This expression is taken from the use of main chance in the gambling game of hazard, where it refers to a number (5, 6, 7, or 8) called by a player before throwing the dice.See also: chance, eye, have, main |