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strike while the iron is hot
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strike while the iron is hotverb
To strike a hot piece of metal, especially iron, with a mallet or other tool before it cools, while it is still hot enough to be shaped.
strike while the iron is hotverb
To act on an opportunity promptly while favorable conditions exist; to avoid waiting.
strike while the iron is hotproverb
Take advantage of opportunity.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of strike while the iron is hot in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of strike while the iron is hot in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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- strejke, mens jernet er varmtDanish
- huelga mientras el hierro está calienteSpanish
- اعتصاب در حالی که آهن داغ استPersian
- strike while the iron is hotFrench
- जब लोहा गरम हो तब मारोHindi
- mogok sementara setrika panasIndonesian
- להכות בברזל בעודו חםHebrew
- dum candens ferrum percussurusLatin
- het ijzer smeden als het heet isDutch
- smi mens jernet er varmtNorwegian
- bata enquanto o ferro estiver quentePortuguese
- SMIDA MEDAN JÄRNET ÄR VÄRMTSwedish
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