not have a look in

not have 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 have a look in. Jim always takes control of a project, and the rest of us end up not having a look in.
See also: have, look, not
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • cut (one) down in (one's) prime
  • cut (one) off in (one's) prime
  • cut someone off in their prime
  • prime
  • there are horses for courses
  • horses for courses
  • be half the (something) (one) used to be
  • make (one's) own luck
  • make your own luck
  • be (one's) man/woman