B1 — Intermediate💼 Work & Money
Battere il ferro finché è caldo
To strike while the iron is hot
Literal Translation
"To beat the iron while it's hot"
What it means
To take advantage of a favourable moment without delay
Example in context
"Il mercato è in crescita — bisogna battere il ferro finché è caldo."
"The market is growing — we need to strike while the iron is hot."
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