a bite of the cherry

A good opportunity that isn't available to everyone. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Jason heard about a new investment opportunity that has the potential to be very profitable. He definitely wants a bite of the cherry.

a bite at/of the ˈcherry

(also a second/another bite at/of the ˈcherry) (British English) an opportunity to do something, or a second attempt at doing something, especially something you have failed to do earlier: They all wanted a bite of the cherry. ♢ We’ve lost that contract with the German firm and we probably won’t get another bite at the cherry.