take time by the forelock (verb)

1. When the villain was about to escape, the superhero decided to take time by the forelock and apprehend him immediately.

2. As soon as the protagonist heard a strange noise in the dark hallway, she took time by the forelock and ran out of the haunted house.

3. Upon seeing the new fashion trend, the designer quickly took time by the forelock and started creating a collection inspired by it.

4. When the comedian forgot his punchline, he decided to take time by the forelock and quickly improvised a funny ending to his joke.