have an eye for/on the main chance

British & Australian

if someone has an eye for the main chance, they are always looking for opportunities to make money and to improve their situation.

She was someone who had an eye on the main chance and who never missed an opportunity to exploit others.

• lay something at someone's door
• lay something on
• lay something on someone
• lay something on the line
• lay something open to
• lay something to rest
• lay the blame on
• lay the blame on someone
• lay the blame on something
• lay the ghost of
• lay the ghost of someone
• lay the ghost of someone to rest
• lay the ghost of something
• lay the ghost of something to rest
• lay the ghost of to rest
• lay to rest
• lay up
• lay waste
• lay waste to
• lay waste to something
• lay your cards on the table
• lay your hands on
• lay your hands on something
• lead a charmed life
• lead a dance