But the Admiral refused to let the opportunity pass and he paid the fine, releasing his son.

He would not let this opportunity pass without finding out at least something he could hold on to.

Pakistan would not let the opportunity pass if India committed itself to an eastern war.

After he was in bed, I could not let the opportunity pass.

Another player was too curious to let the opportunity pass.

And there was no way he could let this opportunity pass without sticking it to me.

But it would be foolish to let any opportunity pass.

Helen, after days of hunger, was not going to let any opportunity pass.

We should not now let the great opportunity pass to decide on a fundamental reform of the common fisheries policy.

Whatever the reason, he could not let this opportunity pass.