English Dictionary

strike while the iron is hot

動詞

直訳 慣用表現

(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.

日本語の意味

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。

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

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。

意味（1）

(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.

意味（2）

(idiomatic) To act on an opportunity promptly while favorable conditions exist; to avoid waiting.

We should strike while the iron is hot and order some immediately, before they change the offer.

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 ）