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make hay while the sun shines

MAYK HAY wyl the SUN SHYNZ

meɪk heɪ waɪl ðə sʌn ʃaɪnz

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makehaywhilethesunshines

Dictionary meaning

take advantage of favorable conditions while they last; make the most of an opportunity

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