Up for Grabs 🤲
Definition: Available for taking, implicitly by anyone. This colloquialism became popular in the U.S. from about 1950, as noted in a Boston Globe sports article: “Right now every position [on the team] is up for grabs.”
Similar Terms, Proverbs, and Expressions:
- Up for Auction: Ready to be sold to the highest bidder.
- First Come, First Served: Whoever arrives first gets the advantage.
- Fair Game: Something that is open for any and all to pursue.
- Open Season: Prime time to hunt or pursue something.
- Up in the Air: Undecided, still available for decision-making.
Synonyms 🔄:
- Available
- Obtainable
- Up for the taking
- On the table
Antonyms 🚫:
- Restricted
- Reserved
- Off-limits
- Unattainable
Humor-filled Quotes:
- “Why take life seriously? It’s not like you’ll get out alive.” – Elbert Hubbard
Proverbs that Resonate 📜:
- “Opportunity only knocks once.” – Anonymous
- “Go get it, you lion-hearted optimist!” – Your helpful assistant
Recommended Reads and Entertainment:
- Book: “Who Moved My Cheese?” by Spencer Johnson (Explore change and how it can present new opportunities)
- Song: “Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots of Money)” by Pet Shop Boys (A fun tune about seizing opportunities)
- Movie: “The Pursuit of Happyness” (A rags-to-riches story demonstrating tenacity and the American Dream)
Inspirational Thought 💡:
When the universe places something “up for grabs,” consider it not just an invitation but a call to action. Open your eyes—and your hands—to the endless possibilities!
### Which phrase means the same as 'up for grabs'?
- [x] Available for the taking
- [ ] Written in stone
- [ ] Hidden from view
- [ ] Lost in translation
> **Explanation:** "Available for the taking" is another way to say "up for grabs." The other options don’t match its meaning.
### What does 'first come, first served' imply?
- [ ] Only people with reservations can participate
- [ ] It is already decided
- [x] Whoever arrives first gets the opportunity
- [ ] There is nothing available
> **Explanation:** “First come, first served” implies that the opportunity or item will go to whoever arrives or acts first.
### True or False: 'Up in the Air' is an idiom referring to something available for immediate taking
- [ ] True
- [x] False
> **Explanation:** “Up in the Air” means something undecided or unresolved, not immediately available for taking.
### Which term is most similar to 'up for grabs'?
- [x] Up for Auction
- [ ] Written in ink
- [ ] Chained down
- [ ] Hidden gem
> **Explanation:** "Up for Auction" conveys that something is available to be claimed, similar to "up for grabs."
May your journey through the dictionary of idioms lead you to words that not only expand your mind but also offer boundless opportunities. Happy exploring!
– A. Prospectivehunter
