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strike while the iron is hot
Verb
literally
idiomatic
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。
（ present singular third-person ）
（ participle present ）
（ participle past ）
（ past ）
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(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.
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strike while the iron is hot
The apprentice must strike while the iron is hot to shape the horseshoe before it cools.
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The apprentice must strike while the iron is hot to shape the horseshoe before it cools.
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