Sekirov Dictionary

strike while the iron is hot

verb2

To strike a hot piece of metal, especially iron, with a mallet or other tool before it cools, while it is still hot enough to be shaped.
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To act on an opportunity promptly while favorable conditions exist; to avoid waiting.
- We should strike while the iron is hot and order some immediately, before they change the offer.

forms

struck while the iron is hot · striking while the iron is hot · strikes while the iron is hot

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