idiom
Make Hay While the Sun Shines
MAYK HAY while the SUN SHYNZ
/meɪk heɪ waɪl ðə sʌn ʃaɪnz/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Makehaywhilethesunshines
Dictionary meaning
Make the most of favourable conditions while they last.
Examples
- Revenue is up this quarter — let's make hay while the sun shines and invest in growth.
Pronunciation tips
Stress on 'make', 'hay', 'sun', and 'shines'. Agriculture origin.
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