| Idiom | to strike while the iron is hot |
|---|---|
| Definition | to take advantage of an opportunity while it is still open to you |
| Examples | - House prices are very low at the moment. You need to strike while the iron is hot. - Yes, I know. I should have struck while the iron was hot, but it's too late to cry about it now. |
| Note | A blacksmith strikes (and shapes) a piece of iron when it's red hot. He cannot shape it when it is cold. |
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