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Strike while the iron is hot

A proverb urging action during moments of opportunity. From blacksmithing: iron must be worked while glowing, not once it cools.

Fortune Proverb 2 variants

Expressions Across Cultures

Strike while the iron is hot
🇺🇸 English
鉄は熱いうちに打て
Strike while the iron is hot
🇯🇵 Japanese
Pronunciation: tetsu wa atsui uchi ni ute
Seize opportunities promptly and take bold action when conditions are favorable
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