seize on
Grab with enthusiasm
To seize on something is to grasp it eagerly or exploit it quickly—an opportunity, an idea, a weakness.
The phrase suggests both speed and opportunism: Critics seized on the senator's gaffe.
You might seize on a chance remark that confirms your suspicions, or seize on any excuse to avoid work.
Also *seize upon*.
Sudden attack leap
- capitalizeMake a letter large
- jump atAccept with eagerness
- snap upAcquire quickly and eagerly
- exploitNotable act or abuse
leverage · advantage · strategic · shrewd · enterprising · resourceful · calculated · astute
Make a letter large
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- manipulateControl through clever influence
- profiteerOne exploiting shortages
- opportunismExploiting circumstances for gain
advantage · extract · corner · pounce · prey · usurp · plunder · milk
Mechanism linking engine to gearbox
catch · clench · clasp · hold · wrest · secure · nab · capture
Focus obsessively on
- latch ontoGrip firmly, attach oneself
- zero inFocus with precision
- concentrateReduced, potent form
- hone inFocus with precision
dwell · obsess · emphasize · highlight · spotlight · home in · target · single out
pounce
Sudden attack leap
- capitalizeMake a letter large
- jump atAccept with eagerness
- snap upAcquire quickly and eagerly
exploit · leverage · advantage · strategic · shrewd · enterprising · resourceful · calculated · astute · tactical
capitalize
Make a letter large
- leverageBorrowed capital for amplified returns
- manipulateControl through clever influence
- profiteerOne exploiting shortages
opportunism · advantage · extract · corner · pounce · prey · usurp · plunder · milk · cash in
clutch
Mechanism linking engine to gearbox
latch · catch · clench · clasp · hold · wrest · secure · nab · capture · apprehend
fixate
Focus obsessively on
- latch ontoGrip firmly, attach oneself
- zero inFocus with precision
- concentrateReduced, potent form
hone in · dwell · obsess · emphasize · highlight · spotlight · home in · target · single out · pinpoint