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take time by the forelock

To act decisively; to accept an opportunity without hesitation. If time is pictured with just a forelock of hair, then it can only be grabbed as it comes toward you, not as it leaves. What are you waiting for? Take time by the forelock and accept that fantastic internship! My anxiety usually keeps me from taking time by the forelock.

See also: forelock, take, time

forelock-tugging

  (British)

showing too much respect towards someone who is in a high position As the General marched in, the collective forelock-tugging began.