make hay while the sun shines
US /meɪk heɪ waɪl ðə sʌn ʃaɪnz/
UK /meɪk heɪ waɪl ðə sʌn ʃaɪnz/
1.
to take advantage of an opportunity while it lasts
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The market is booming, so we should make hay while the sun shines and invest now.
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The children were told to make hay while the sun shines and play outside before it rained.