not get/have a look-in
not get a look in
To not have the opportunity to do something or to reveal one's skill in some area. Primarily heard in UK. I had really wanted to meet my favorite singer while he was at the convention, but there were so many people around him that I couldn't get a look in. Jim always takes control of a project, and the rest of us end up not getting a look in.
See also: get, look, not
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
not get/have a ˈlook-in
(British English, informal) not get the chance to do something you want because of other people who are better or more determined than you: There are too many good players, so I never get a look-in when they’re choosing the team.See also: get, have, not
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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- cut (one) off in (one's) prime
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- prime
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