Opportunity in the crosshairs

[Monsieur Leland]

Hello,

Is it correct to say: "I'm glad to hear you have an opportunity in the crosshairs"?

This sentence intends to positively reply to the statement: "I have an opportunity to show my work in a very near future". Is "in the crosshairs" appropriate in this context?

Thanks.

 

[Barque]

It's perfectly understandable but I'm not sure it really fits; I can't explain why.

I'd expect something like: ...opportunities lined up/coming up.

 

[Enquiring Mind]

Hi Mr L. It doesn't sound good to me, because the "crosshairs" are in the sight of a rifle. It sounds as if you want to shoot or destroy the opportunities, so it doesn't convey a positive reply.

 

[Monsieur Leland]

Thanks for your answers. @Barque, instead of writing "an opportunity coming up", wouldn't it be best to say "an upcoming opportunity"?

Also, would "an opportunity in the pipeline" or "an opportunity showing up" be acceptable?

 

[Barque]

That sounds a little formal, but yes, you could use it. Also: ...that you will have an opportunity...

By the way, is this part of a conversation, or an email or text message exchange? If a conversation, it would sound odd to repeat the word "opportunity" in your reply. Most people would say: I'm glad to hear that".

 

[Monsieur Leland]

It is a reply to an email. I am starting the sentence with "I am glad to hear that you have an upcoming opportunity". It is not a problem if sounds formal, because it a professional correspondence.

 

[Barque]

I see. I'd suggest you add the words "to display your work" after "opportunity". It might be obvious but it still sounds clearer in my opinion.

By the way:

because it is a professional correspondence.