Meaning of the word "make hay while the sun shines" in English

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make hay while the sun shines

US /meɪk heɪ waɪl ðə sʌn ʃaɪnz/
UK /meɪk heɪ waɪl ðə sʌn ʃaɪnz/
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Idiom

1.

to take advantage of an opportunity while it lasts

Example:
The market is booming, so we should make hay while the sun shines and invest now.
The children were told to make hay while the sun shines and play outside before it rained.
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