Strike while the iron is hot.
One must take advantage of a good opportunity while it exists.
Strike [straik]:
To hit, collide, clash (on, against at, in, with).
To hit, deliver a blow (with hand, weapon, etc.).
While [wail]:
(Short) Time, moment.
While, during the time when.
To pass imperceptibly/waste time (usually with away).
Iron ['aiən]:
Iron, steel, cast iron.
Ironing board.
Am. sl. Pistol, revolver.
Iron, made of iron.
To iron.
To cover with iron, to bind with iron.
To put in irons.
Hot [hɔt]:
Hot, warm, heated, glowing.
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