Meaning of 'Strike while the iron is hot'
What does the saying 'Strike while the iron is hot' mean?
Idiom: Strike while the iron is hot
Meaning:
If you strike while the iron is hot you do something when things are going well for you and you have a good chance to succeed.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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