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。

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

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。

Sense（1）

Alternative form of strike while the iron is hot

With the thought, the deed begin it,

Act at once, — upon the spot;

What you'd gain, the way to win it,

Strike the iron while it's hot!

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 ）