strike while the iron is hot
idiom
: to do something immediately while there is still a good chance to do it
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If your sweater collection is in need of a major winter refresh, now is the time to strike while the iron is hot.
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Emily Weaver, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Don’t hesitate; strike while the iron is hot and the opportunity promises the highest return.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2024
WrestleMania, of course, is WWE’s biggest possible stage, and whether Lynch ultimately re-signs with WWE or not, the creative team must strike while the iron is hot.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
Upright vacuum prices start at $98, so strike while the iron is hot.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2023
As the hit keeps growing, Conway says the strategy isn’t to strike while the iron is hot with unrelated follow-up content.
—Josh Glicksman, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2023
That purchase price is even lower for Amazon Prime Day, so strike while the iron is hot.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 11 July 2023
But there’s also a system in place that’s telling you to keep going, strike while the iron is hot.
—Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 June 2023
After all, anyone who manages to build an audience on TikTok is definitely going to try to strike while the iron is hot and cash in.
—Maren Estrada, BGR, 10 June 2021
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Emily Weaver, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Don’t hesitate; strike while the iron is hot and the opportunity promises the highest return.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2024
WrestleMania, of course, is WWE’s biggest possible stage, and whether Lynch ultimately re-signs with WWE or not, the creative team must strike while the iron is hot.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
Upright vacuum prices start at $98, so strike while the iron is hot.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2023
As the hit keeps growing, Conway says the strategy isn’t to strike while the iron is hot with unrelated follow-up content.
—Josh Glicksman, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2023
That purchase price is even lower for Amazon Prime Day, so strike while the iron is hot.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 11 July 2023
But there’s also a system in place that’s telling you to keep going, strike while the iron is hot.
—Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 June 2023
After all, anyone who manages to build an audience on TikTok is definitely going to try to strike while the iron is hot and cash in.
—Maren Estrada, BGR, 10 June 2021
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