to miss a trick
[短语]
to fail to take advantage of an opportunity
Ex: The missed a trick by not investing in social media marketing earlier , and now they 're struggling to catch up to their competitors .
another opportunity for one to do or achieve something one previously failed at
Ex: The team is hoping to win the championship this year , after losing in the finals last season , they 're excited to have second bite at the cherry.
to make sure that there is still a possibility or chance for something to be done or achieved at a later time
Ex: When negotiating the contract , make sure leave the door open for future amendments and changes .
to make a process easier and more successful by providing support or taking action to overcome obstacles or resistance
Ex: To ensure a successful product launch , the company plans grease the skids by investing in marketing and advertising .
to make the necessary preparations for an event or situation
Ex: The organization preparing the ground for future growth by investing in new technology and expanding its product line .
used to mean that a specific place provides many opportunities to become wealthy and successful with little effort
Ex: The politician promised that if elected, the streets would be paved with gold for the people, but many remain skeptical of their ability to deliver on those promises.
gravy train
[名词]
a situation in which making a lot of money becomes possible with minimal time or effort

幸运列车, 金矿
Ex: She thought that being an influencer was a gravy train, but soon realized that building a following requires hard work and dedication .她以为当网红是**轻松赚钱**,但很快意识到建立粉丝群需要努力工作和奉献精神。
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