window of opportunity



window of opportunity

Fig. a brief time period in which an opportunity exists. This afternoon, I had a brief window of opportunity when I could discuss this with the boss, but she wasn't receptive.
See also: of, opportunity, window

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Johns[dʒɔnz]
Sekai-Southern African, Shona
PetteriPET-te-reeFinnish
Joy[dʒɔi]
MalcomMAL-kəmEnglish
Brenda['bendə]