strike while the iron is hot

take an advantage of a situation when the time is right

Example Sentences:

A: I’ve been thinking of going to university, but I’m not sure if now is the right time.
B: You’re 18, single and have extra money. You should strike while the iron is hot and go to University now!

When the stock market goes down, lots of people try and buy, because it’s a good time to strike while the iron is hot.

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Strike While the Iron is Hot

Similar idioms:

1. strike when the iron is hot
2. iron out
3. hot air
4. bide one’s time
5. get into hot water
6. hot under the collar
7. hot
8. have something on one’s mind