seize on an opportunity(McKay and his company are seizing on an unexpected opportunity that will allow them save on long-term operating costs. ART Vancouver)
jump at the chance(обычно в прош. вр. – "ухватился за эту возможность": I'm always up for an adventure from time to time, so when a client asked if I would shoot some aerial photographs in the Rockies, I jumped at the chance. ART Vancouver)
