strike while the iron is hot
Derived from blacksmithing, this idiom emphasizes the importance of seizing opportunities promptly when conditions are favorable.
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Definition
B2General
(idiomatic, common)To take advantage of a favorable situation immediately.
Example
- You should strike while the iron is hot and apply for that job before the position is filled.
- Investors are encouraged to strike while the iron is hot during market booms.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "strike while the iron is hot":
make hay while the sun shinesstrike instrike a blowstrike a strokestrike upstrike a leadstrike a lightstrike backstrike workstrike oilstrike offget out while the getting's good