idiom
strike while the iron is hot
STRYKM wyl thuh EYE-ern iz HOT
straɪk waɪl ðə ˈaɪərn ɪz hɒtListen
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Syllable breakdown
strikewhiletheironishot
Dictionary meaning
To act quickly when a good opportunity arises.
Examples
- The market is buoyant right now, so strike while the iron is hot.
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