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If we don’t act now, we might lose the opportunity.

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Sentence

Narrator

If we don’t act now, we might lose the opportunity.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving a Warning

We need to act now; otherwise, we'll miss this opportunity.

Making a Prediction

Unless we take action immediately, we're likely to lose the chance.

Expressing Urgency

Time is running out! We must act now to avoid losing this opportunity.

Presenting an Argument

The urgency of the situation demands immediate action; otherwise, the opportunity will be lost.

Rephrased versions

Formal

Failure to act promptly may result in the forfeiture of this opportunity.

Casual

We gotta act now, or we'll miss out.

Simpler English

If we wait, we'll lose our chance.

Phrases to learn

act now

To take immediate action.

lose the opportunity

To miss a chance or possibility.