target of opportunity
Unplanned vulnerable asset
A target of opportunity is something not originally planned for but worth pursuing when circumstances allow.
Military usage describes an enemy asset discovered and engaged during another mission.
The phrase extends to business, politics, and daily life—any advantageous opening that appears unexpectedly: The scandal made him a target of opportunity for his rivals.
We weren't shopping for a house, but this one became a target of opportunity.
Unanticipated lucky gain
- chanceLikelihood of occurrence
- serendipityAccidental fortunate discovery
- unexpectedNot anticipated beforehand
- spontaneityActing without forethought
improvised · ad-hoc · fortuitous · unplanned · incidental · unforeseen · opening · exploitable
windfall
Unanticipated lucky gain
- chanceLikelihood of occurrence
- serendipityAccidental fortunate discovery
- unexpectedNot anticipated beforehand
spontaneity · improvised · ad-hoc · fortuitous · unplanned · incidental · unforeseen · opening · exploitable · advantageous
engagement
Commitment to wed or attend
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
- tacticalStrategically planned
- reconnaissanceInformation-gathering before action
mission · ambush · airstrike · raid · drone · enemy · firefight · insurgent · intel · sniper
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