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Strike while the iron is hot

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Strike while the iron is hot.
Prov. When you have an opportunity to do something, do it before you lose your chance. This is the best time in the last ten years to buy a house. Strike while the iron is hot. Ask Lisa for a favor now, while she's in a good mood. Strike while the iron is hot.
See also: hot, iron, strike

strike while the iron is hot
to do something immediately while you have a good chance of achieving success You may not get a better offer - I'd strike while the iron's hot, if I were you.
See strike a chord, hit home, hit pay dirt, hit the right note
See also: hot, iron, strike

strike while the iron is hot
take action immediately in order to have a better chance of success When you have a customer on the phone, strike while the iron is hot by offering special discounts on certain items.
See also: hot, iron, strike


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