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Strike while the iron is hot What does Strike while the iron is hot mean?
Act quickly while the opportunity is still available.
If you want the job, you need to strike while the iron is hot. Blacksmiths working iron by hand heat the iron in a fire to red-hot making it malleable. The Smith removes the iron from the fire and shapes it with blows from a hammer. They need to work quickly before the iron cools. Once the iron is cool, it becomes brittle and the opportunity to hammer it into shape has passed.
strike while the iron is hot What does strike while the iron is hot mean?
to take advantage of an opportunity
I wanted to strike while the iron was hot so I quickly applied for the job.
strike while the iron is hot What does strike while the iron is hot mean?
to take advantage of an opportunity
I decided to strike while the iron was hot and apply for the job as soon as I heard about it.
strike while the iron is hot What does strike while the iron is hot mean?
to take action quickly and at a good opportunity
to take action quickly and at a good opportunityWhen I heard about the new job I quickly sent in my application in order to strike while the iron was hot.
strike while the iron is hot What does strike while the iron is hot mean?
to take advantage of an opportunity
I plan to strike while the iron is hot and apply for the job quickly.
strike while the iron is hot What does strike while the iron is hot mean?
to take advantage of an opportunity
I wanted to strike while the iron was hot so I quickly applied for the job.