make hay while the sun shines

(proverb) take advantage of a good opportunity

Example Sentences:

A: I got fired from my job!
B: Did you get any compensation?
A: Yes, I got two-months salary.
B: Great! you should make hay while the sun shines and use that to start your own business.

While I was living in France, I decided to make hay while the sun shines and learn how to speak French!

From the Blogs:

Swamp Creek Farm: Making Hay While the Sun Shines

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Similar idioms:

1. the sun shines on you
2. give up (2)
3. hit the hay
4. excuse my French
5. hear through the grapevine
6. soak up some sun