A better you
with better words.

Find the right word.
Understand it completely.

Previous word Next word

strike while the iron is hot

/straɪk waɪl ðə ˈaɪərn ɪz hɑt/ /straɪk waɪl ðə ˈaɪən ɪz hɒt/
idiom General Neutral
Idiom
  1. 1 demiri tavında dövmek, fırsatı kaçırmamak

Definition (English)

To take action at the most favorable time.

Example Sentences

  1. The offer is good now, so strike while the iron is hot.
    Teklif şu an iyi, o yüzden demiri tavında döv.
  2. He applied for the job at once to strike while the iron was hot.
    Demiri tavında dövmek için işe hemen başvurdu.

Synonyms

seize the opportunitymake hay while the sun shines

Related Words

opportunitytimingdecisionactionchancesuccess

Phrases 23

See all