English / proverb
Make Hay While the Sun Shines
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Seize a fleeting opportunity and take advantage of favorable conditions while they exist.
In context
01
When the favorite tripped on the final lap, the trailing runner knew it was time to make hay while the sun shines and sprinted past.
02
Our rival company slipped into internal conflict, so we resolved to make hay while the sun shines and captured their market share.
Synonyms
strike while the iron is hot,carpe diem,seize the day
Antonyms
procrastinate,dally,miss the boat
Collocations
best to make hay while the sun shines,opportunity to make hay while the sun shines,imperative to make hay while the sun shines