golden opportunity

Ideal moment arising

A golden opportunity is an exceptionally favorable chance—one that combines ideal timing, circumstances, and potential benefit.

The phrase emphasizes rarity and value: This merger represents a golden opportunity to expand into Asian markets.

Missing a golden opportunity implies significant regret, since such chances don't come often.

Opposites
opportunity quality/value

golden opportunitydead end

Passage without outlet

fool's errand · trap · bad deal · lost cause · raw deal

outcome/realization

golden opportunitymissed opportunity

Chance not taken

missed shot · regret · missed the boat

timing/circumstance

golden opportunitybad timing

worst-case scenario · dire straits · no-win situation · catch-22 · perfect storm

Family

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Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G