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make hay while the sun shines

MAYK HAY wyl thuh SUN SHYNZ

meɪk heɪ waɪl ðə sʌn ʃaɪnz

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Syllable breakdown

makehaywhilethesunshines

Dictionary meaning

Take advantage of favourable conditions while they last.

Examples

  • Business is booming—make hay while the sun shines.

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