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(proverbial) To deal with a problem or potential problem while conditions are favorable.

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fix the roof while the sun is shining

Source Word

fix the roof while the sun is shining

Verb

(proverbial) To deal with a problem or potential problem while conditions are favorable.

Japanese Meaning

好都合な時、つまり条件が整っている時に問題や潜在的な問題に対処する、備えをすること。 / （天候などが好条件であるうちに）必要な修理や対策を講じるという教訓的な意味。

Let's fix the roof while the sun is shining and reinforce the gutters before the rainy season.

雨季に入る前に、晴れているうちに屋根を修理し、雨どいも補強しましょう。

Sense（1）

(proverbial) To deal with a problem or potential problem while conditions are favorable.

fixes the roof while the sun is shining

（ present singular third-person ）

fixing the roof while the sun is shining

（ participle present ）

fixed the roof while the sun was shining

（ participle past ）

fixed the roof while the sun was shining

（ past ）