B1 — Intermediate⏳ Time & Life
Battere il ferro finché è caldo
Strike while the iron is hot
Literal Translation
"Beat the iron while it is hot"
What it means
Act at the most favourable moment; do not let an opportunity pass.
Example in context
"Ha accettato subito l'offerta — bisogna battere il ferro finché è caldo."
"He accepted the offer immediately — strike while the iron is hot."
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