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ironize

strike while the iron is hot

Verb

literally idiomatic

(metallurgy, blacksmithing, literally) To strike a hot piece of metal, especially iron, with a mallet or other tool before it cools, while it is still hot enough to be shaped.

Japanese Meaning

鍛冶において、鉄がまだ熱いうちに金槌などで打って希望の形状に整える行為を意味する。

What is this buttons?

The apprentice must strike while the iron is hot to shape the horseshoe before it cools.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

見習いは、蹄鉄を形作るために、冷める前に赤熱した鉄を金槌で打たなければならない。

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strikes while the iron is hot

（ present singular third-person ）

striking while the iron is hot

（ participle present ）

struck while the iron is hot

（ participle past ）

struck while the iron is hot

（ past ）

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wouldn't work in an iron lung

Verb

Australia slang

(Australia, slang) Is lazy.

Japanese Meaning

(オーストラリアの俗語) 極端に怠ける、働かない

What is this buttons?

Don't expect Joe to help move the couch—he wouldn't work in an iron lung.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

ジョーがソファを動かすのを手伝ってくれるなんて期待しないで。彼は本当に怠け者だ。

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strike the iron while it's hot

Verb

alt-of alternative

Alternative form of strike while the iron is hot

Japanese Meaning

好機を逃さず、最適なタイミングで行動すること。 / チャンスがあれば即座に行動するという意味で、『鉄は熱いうちに打て』と同じ意味合い。

What is this buttons?

When the client's interest is high, strike the iron while it's hot and send the proposal immediately.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

クライアントの関心が高いときは、好機を逃さずに提案書をすぐに送ってください。

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strikes the iron while it's hot

（ present singular third-person ）

striking the iron while it's hot

（ participle present ）

struck the iron while it's hot

（ participle past ）

struck the iron while it's hot

（ past ）

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