idiom
Make Hay While the Sun Shines
mayk hay wyl thuh sun shynz
meɪk heɪ waɪl ðə sʌn ʃaɪnzListen
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Syllable breakdown
makehaywhilethesunshines
Dictionary meaning
To take advantage of a favorable situation while it lasts; to make the most of a good opportunity before it passes.
Examples
- Sales are booming right now — make hay while the sun shines.
- The investor made hay while the sun shone and sold his shares at the peak.
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