oopsortunity

Definitions

An accident or mistake that shows itself to be an opportunity.

countable, uncountable

Examples

“oopsortunity Turn⟳ that "oops" into opportunity. Look⟳ for the incognito blessing. Zigzag your way to an even better place⟳.”

“Lenny took a deep breath and remembered that making a mistake⟳ is the first step on the way to getting something right. She'd turn⟳ this "oops" into an oopsortunity! But how? Her wings were too small to carry⟳ the new pet caterpillar home for her mother. A taxi! That was the answer⟳.”

““I promise⟳ you, Stupe, this wasn't the plan⟳, but it is what it is.” “It's called turning a whoopsie-daisy into an oops-ortunity.””

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