eye to the main chance, have an

Look out for one's own best interest. For example, Tom is watching the company's progress very closely; he always has an eye to the main chance . [c. 1600]

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Varpu	VAHR-poo	Finnish
Gerasim	-	Russian, Macedonian
Tera	TER-ə	English
Maquinna	-	Native American, Nuu-chah-nulth
Avilius	-	Ancient Roman
Ulric	UL-rik	English (Rare)