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Verb: take time by the forelock
Usage: archaic
  1. Act quickly and decisively; not let slip an opportunity
    "We need to take time by the forelock and submit our proposal before the deadline"

Derived forms: taken time by the forelock, takes time by the forelock, taking time by the forelock, took time by the forelock

Type of: act, move