(one) doesn't miss a trick
(one) doesn't miss a trick
One never misses an opportunity to benefit or gain an advantage from a particular situation, especially in an underhanded or ethically dubious manner. There's always someone out trying to make a quick buck during the aftermath of a disaster. People don't miss a trick. When you're hiring a PR consultant, you want someone who doesn't miss a trick.
See also: miss, trick
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
he, she, etc. doesn’t miss a ˈtrick
(also he, she, etc. doesn’t ˈmiss much) (spoken) used to say that somebody notices every opportunity to gain an advantage: I’m sure Julie knows your secret — she never misses a trick! How did he know it was the right time to sell all his shares in the company? He doesn’t miss much, does he?See also: miss, trick
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- he, she, etc. doesn't miss a trick
- be in (one's) pocket
- in (one's) hip pocket
- in (one's) pocket
- in one's pocket
- in pocket
- in somebody's pocket
- in someone's hip pocket
- in someone's pocket
- have in pocket