seize the moment

seize the moment

To take full advantage of life's opportunities whenever and wherever they present themselves; to live life to one's full potential. I've tried to get the most out of life by always seizing the moment. That's how I ended up living in Europe and fell in love with your father!
See also: moment, seize
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • be full of beans
  • full circle, come
  • full of years
  • full to the brim
  • full to the gills
  • glass
  • full up
  • on a full stomach
  • prune
  • full of beans
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"I believe there are positive changes within the valuation profession, and we just have to seize the moment, go forward, and take advantage of these changes," he said.
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Letters
As Bishop Matthiesen suggests, the bishops should seize the moment, and the laity should be right next to them offering support.
Liberating theology
I've found talking about MS with Devin works best on a "seize the moment" basis.
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The long, patient process of building a politicized labour movement is what will make it possible to seize the moment when the time is right.
Seizing the moment
Glamour reminds us to enjoy life to the fullest and seize the moment through the perfect pose.
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'Seize the moment, I always tell myself that, because not everyone is given this opportunity so why not savor this moment you're put into.'
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Ed Miliband and a Labour Party seeking election-winning policies should seize the moment when even some senior Tories acknowledge their party must also champion higher earnings for Britons.
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"When you play for England you have to seize the moment whatever age you are." he added.
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Seize the moment a wise man said, There's much to do before you die.
Poets' corner
The answer was clear: to be ambitious; seize the moment; and put this country on a high speed track to a more prosperous future.
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So when she's made redundant from her safe but dull City job, Issy decides to seize the moment and open up her own cafe.
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