also: こううんのめがみにはまえがみしかない
expression, i-adjective
opportunity only knocks once; opportunity has hair in front, but behind she is bald
Proverb meaning that chances are fleeting and must be seized immediately; based on the image of the goddess of fortune having only forelocks to grab.
幸運の女神は前髪しかないというから、チャンスが来たらすぐに掴まないと。
They say opportunity only knocks once, so when a chance comes, you have to grab it right away.
If you miss this offer, there won't be another. Opportunity only knocks once, you know.